English > salve: 4 senses > noun 1, artifact| Meaning | semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation. |
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| Synonyms | ointment, unction, unguent, balm |
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| Category | medicine, medical specialty | The branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques |
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| Narrower | arnica | An ointment used in treating bruises |
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| baby oil | An ointment for babies |
| balsam | An ointment containing a fragrant resin |
| carron oil | An ointment formerly used to treat burns |
| cerate | A hard medicated paste made of lard or oil mixed with wax or resin |
| chrism, chrisom, sacramental oil, holy oil | A consecrated ointment consisting of a mixture of oil and balsam / balsam |
| lip balm | A balm / balm applied to the lips |
| mentholated salve | A salve containing menthol |
| mercurial ointment | An ointment containing mercury |
| zinc ointment | An ointment containing zinc that is used to treat certain skin diseases |
| Broader | remedy, curative, cure, therapeutic | A medicine or therapy that cures disease or relieve / relieve pain |
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| Substances | lanolin, wool fat, wool grease | A yellow viscous animal oil extracted from wool |
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| Spanish | bálsamo, crema, pomada, salve, ungüento |
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| Catalan | bàlsam, pomada, ungüent |
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| Verbs | salve | apply a salve to, usually for the purpose of healing |
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