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Definition of Unguent
1. Noun. Semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation.
Exact synonyms: Balm, Ointment, Salve, Unction
Specialized synonyms: Arnica, Baby Oil, Balsam, Carron Oil, Cerate, Chrism, Chrisom, Holy Oil, Sacramental Oil, Lip Balm, Mentholated Salve, Mercurial Ointment, Zinc Ointment
Generic synonyms: Curative, Cure, Remedy, Therapeutic
Category relationships: Medical Specialty, Medicine
Terms within: Lanolin, Wool Fat, Wool Grease
Derivative terms: Salve
Specialized synonyms: Arnica, Baby Oil, Balsam, Carron Oil, Cerate, Chrism, Chrisom, Holy Oil, Sacramental Oil, Lip Balm, Mentholated Salve, Mercurial Ointment, Zinc Ointment
Generic synonyms: Curative, Cure, Remedy, Therapeutic
Category relationships: Medical Specialty, Medicine
Terms within: Lanolin, Wool Fat, Wool Grease
Derivative terms: Salve
Definition of Unguent
1. n. A lubricant or salve for sores, burns, or the like; an ointment.
2. n. A lubricant or salve for sores, burns, or the like; an ointment.
Definition of Unguent
1. Noun. any cream containing medicinal ingredients applied to the skin for therapeutic purposes ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Unguent
1. an ointment [n -S] - See also: ointment
Medical Definition of Unguent
1. Synonym: ointment. Origin: L. Unguentum (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Unguent
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