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Definition of Mouthwash
1. Noun. A medicated solution used for gargling and rinsing the mouth.
Definition of Mouthwash
1. Noun. A liquid used to clean one's mouth. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Mouthwash
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Medical Definition of Mouthwash
1. A medicated liquid used for cleaning the mouth and treating diseased states of its mucous membranes. Synonym: collutorium, collutory. (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Mouthwash
Literary usage of Mouthwash
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. A Lifelong Passion: Nicholas and Alexandra: Their Own Story by Andrei Maylunas (2005)
"In addition to detailed information on mouthwash use throughout adult life, ...
mouthwash use was not associated with increased oral cancer risk in terms of ..."
2. Practical Pediatrics by Eugen Graetzer (1905)
"Externally it is often prescribed as a mouthwash (1 to 2 per cent.) in aphthae
and as a gargle (5 to 10 per cent.) in diphtheria. ..."
3. Diseases of the Skin: A Textbook for Students and Practitioners by J. M. H. MacLeod (1921)
"... the teeth thoroughly brushed several times a day, and an astringent mouthwash
employed such as alum grs. x. potassium chlorate grs. x, and water ad. gi. ..."
4. A Lifelong Passion: Nicholas and Alexandra: Their Own Story by Andrei Maylunas (2005)
"In addition to detailed information on mouthwash use throughout adult life, ...
mouthwash use was not associated with increased oral cancer risk in terms of ..."
5. Practical Pediatrics by Eugen Graetzer (1905)
"Externally it is often prescribed as a mouthwash (1 to 2 per cent.) in aphthae
and as a gargle (5 to 10 per cent.) in diphtheria. ..."
6. Diseases of the Skin: A Textbook for Students and Practitioners by J. M. H. MacLeod (1921)
"... the teeth thoroughly brushed several times a day, and an astringent mouthwash
employed such as alum grs. x. potassium chlorate grs. x, and water ad. gi. ..."
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