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Definition of Ointment
1. Noun. Semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation.
Exact synonyms: Balm, Salve, Unction, Unguent
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
2. Noun. Toiletry consisting of any of various substances in the form of a thick liquid that have a soothing and moisturizing effect when applied to the skin.
Exact synonyms: Cream, Emollient
Specialized synonyms: Cold Cream, Coldcream, Face Cream, Vanishing Cream, Hand Cream, Lanolin, Nard, Spikenard, Sun Blocker, Sunblock, Sunscreen
Generic synonyms: Toilet Articles, Toiletry
Derivative terms: Cream, Emollient
Specialized synonyms: Cold Cream, Coldcream, Face Cream, Vanishing Cream, Hand Cream, Lanolin, Nard, Spikenard, Sun Blocker, Sunblock, Sunscreen
Generic synonyms: Toilet Articles, Toiletry
Derivative terms: Cream, Emollient
Definition of Ointment
1. n. That which serves to anoint; any soft unctuous substance used for smearing or anointing; an unguent.
Definition of Ointment
1. Noun. (medicine) a viscous preparation of oils and/or fats, usually containing medication, used as a treatment or as an emollient. (compare with cream) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Ointment
1. a viscous preparation applied to the skin as a medicine or cosmetic [n -S]
Medical Definition of Ointment
1. An ointment has an oil base whereas a cream is water-soluble. (the word ointment comes from the latin ungere meaning anoint with oil). (12 Dec 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Ointment
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