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- Dictionaryointment/ˈɔɪntm(ə)nt/
noun
- 1. a smooth oily substance that is rubbed on the skin for medicinal purposes or as a cosmetic: "he rubbed some ointment on his leg"
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4 days ago · Topical medication administration refers to applying drugs directly onto the body surface, typically as a solution, cream, or ointment, as a non-invasive method to treat localized conditions like eczema, infections, or pain.
1 day ago · The meaning of UNGUENT is a soothing or healing salve : ointment.
1 day ago · Even worse, the movement from speech, swallowing and facial expression can also impact the adhesion of the topical agents. Among solutions, powders, ointments, polymer films and hydrogels, the hydrogels with enhanced adhesive ability bring new hope in the treatment of oral mucosal disease (Figure 6).
2 days ago · Sunscreen - Wikipedia. Sunscreen, also known as sunblock [a] , sun lotion or sun cream, is a photoprotective topical product for the skin that helps protect against sunburn and prevent skin cancer. Sunscreens come as lotions, sprays, gels, foams (such as an expanded foam lotion or whipped lotion [4] ), sticks, powders and other topical products.
4 days ago · Neomycin comes in oral and topical formulations, including creams, ointments, and eyedrops. Neomycin belongs to the aminoglycoside class of antibiotics that contain two or more amino sugars connected by glycosidic bonds. Neomycin was discovered in 1949 by microbiologist Selman Waksman and his student Hubert Lechevalier at Rutgers University.
1 day ago · Prevalent pruritus was defined by the presence of a clinical diagnosis of pruritus at baseline or a recent (in the 12 months prior to enrollment) prescription for a pruritus treatment. New-onset pruritus was defined as a de novo clinical diagnosis or an initial prescription for a chronic treatment for pruritus during follow-up.
4 days ago · noun. an ointment containing zinc that is used to treat certain skin diseases. see more. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Zinc ointment." Vocabulary.com Dictionary, Vocabulary.com, https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/zinc ointment. Accessed 24 Jun. 2024. Copy citation. Examples from books and articles. loading examples... Word Family. zinc ointment.
