English > unction: 4 senses > noun 3, artifactMeaning | semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation. |
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Synonyms | ointment, unguent, balm, salve |
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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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