UNGUENT

Unguent

An unguent is a soothing preparation spread on wounds, burns, rashes, abrasions or other topical injuries . It is similar to an ointment, though typically an unguent is less viscous and more oily. It is usually delivered as a semi-solid paste spread on the skin and is often oily to suspend the medication or other active ingredients.

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unguent

Noun

  1. Any cream containing medicinal ingredients applied to the skin for therapeutic purposes.


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