ointment (Meaning)
ointment (n)
semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation
toiletry consisting of any of various substances in the form of a thick liquid that have a soothing and moisturizing effect when applied to the skin
ointment (n.)
That which serves to anoint; any soft unctuous substance used for smearing or anointing; an unguent.
Synonyms & Antonyms of ointment
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ointment Sentence Examples
- The doctor prescribed an ointment to soothe the patient's irritated skin.
- The herbal ointment worked wonders for reducing inflammation and itching.
- The pharmacist mixed several ingredients to create a custom ointment for the customer's specific needs.
- The ointment is applied topically twice a day to treat the skin condition.
- The antiseptic ointment helped prevent infection in the open wound.
- The veterinary ointment was used to treat the horse's hoof abscess.
- The healing ointment accelerated the recovery process of the burn victim.
- The antibiotic ointment fought off bacteria and promoted tissue repair.
- The soothing ointment provided relief from the discomfort of sunburns.
- The antifungal ointment effectively cleared up the patient's athlete's foot.
FAQs About the word ointment
semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation, toiletry consisting of any of various substa
salve, injection, lotion, prescription, remedy, medicine, potion, medication,drug,poultice
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The doctor prescribed an ointment to soothe the patient's irritated skin.
The herbal ointment worked wonders for reducing inflammation and itching.
The pharmacist mixed several ingredients to create a custom ointment for the customer's specific needs.
The ointment is applied topically twice a day to treat the skin condition.
