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A medication (in the form of an oil or salve etc.) that soothes inflamed or injured skin
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demulcent
Word definitions for demulcent in dictionaries
Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
Word definitions in Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
1732, from Latin demulcentem (nominative demulcens ), present participle of demulcere "to stroke down, soothingly pet," from de- (see de- ) + mulcere "to soothe."
Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
a. soothing or softening n. (context medicine English) A soothing medication used to relieve pain in inflamed tissues
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Obtundent \Ob*tund"ent\, n. [L. obtundens, p. pr. of obtundere.] (Med.) A substance which sheathes a part, or blunts irritation, usually some bland, oily, or mucilaginous matter; -- nearly the same as demulcent . --Forsyth.
WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
adj. having a softening or soothing effect especially to the skin [syn: emollient , salving , softening ] n. a medication (in the form of an oil or salve etc.) that soothes inflamed or injured skin
Wikipedia
Word definitions in Wikipedia
A demulcent (derived from the "caress") is an agent that supposedly forms a soothing film over a mucous membrane , relieving minor pain and inflammation of the membrane. Demulcents are sometimes referred to as mucoprotective agents. Demulcents such as pectin ...
Usage examples of demulcent.
A tea derived from our Common Maidenhair, a simple little fern, common on old walls, with long, simply pinnate fronds, their sori arranged on the back in oblique lines, has also demulcent effect.
Syrup of Acacia, British Pharmacopoeia Codex, used chiefly as a demulcent in cough mixtures, is freshly prepared as required, from 1 part of Gum Acacia Mucilage and 3 of syrup, the dose, 1 to 4 fluid drachms.
Acacia Mixture, Mistura Acaciae of the British Pharmacopoeia Codex, is made from Gum Acacia (6 in 100) with syrup and diluted orange- flower water, employed as a demulcent in cough syrups and linctures.
Lozenges or troches containing 3 grains of Elm flavoured with methyl salicylate are used as a demulcent.