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ointment 1. a fatty or oily medicated formulation applied to the skin to heal or protect 2. a similar substance used as a cosmetic ointment [′ȯint·mənt] (pharmacology) A semisolid preparation used for a protective and emollient effect or as a vehicle for the local or endermic administration of medicaments; ointment bases are composed of various mixtures of fats, waxes, animal and vegetable oils, and solid and liquid hydrocarbons. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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"An ointment for my cracked and bleeding crown. As he spoke he drew a small case of medicines from his pocket and rubbed the neck of the hunchback with some ointment made of balsam. Meanwhile a leech bound up his hand with ointment, promising him that he should soon have its use again. |
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