Defenition of the word unguent
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Defenition of the word unguent
- A semisolid preparation intended for external application to the skin or mucous membranes. (source: UMLS)
- used for healing or soothing
- semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation
Synonyms for the word unguent
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- balm
- cream
- liniment
- lotion
- oil
- ointment
- salve
Similar words in the unguent
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- unguent
- unguent's
- unguents
Meronymys for the word unguent
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- lanolin
- wool fat
- wool grease
Hyponyms for the word unguent
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- arnica
- baby oil
- balsam
- carron oil
- cerate
- chrism
- chrisom
- holy oil
- lip balm
- mentholated salve
- mercurial ointment
- sacramental oil
- zinc ointment
Hypernyms for the word unguent
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- curative
- cure
- remedy
- therapeutic
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