Definition of Ointments

1. ointment [n] - See also: ointment

Medical Definition of Ointments

1. Semisolid preparations used topically for protective emollient effects or as a vehicle for local administration of medicaments; ointment bases are various mixtures of fats, waxes, animal and plant oils and solid and liquid hydrocarbons. Synonym: salves; unctions; unguents. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Ointments

oink
oinked
oinking
oinks
oinologies
oinology
oinomania
oinomel
oinomels
oint
ointed
ointing
ointment
ointment
ointments
ointments
ointment base
ointment bases
oints
Oireachtas
OIS
oiticica
oiticicas
Ojibwa
ojibway
Ojibway
ojime
ojimes
Ojos del Salado
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