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ointment
nounmasculinegeneral useuncommon/ũˈɡwẽtu/un·guen·to
Definition
1A semisolid pharmaceutical preparation, of soft consistency, intended to be applied to the skin or mucous membranes for therapeutic or protective purposes.
Usage examples
“The pharmacist recommended an ointment to relieve the skin irritation.”
“Ancient ointments were often made with herbs and animal fat.”
Common combinations
medicinal ointmentapply ointmenthealing ointment