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Glyconin

An emulsion of glycerin and the yolk of eggs used as an ointment as a vehicle for medicines etc

Elcaja

An Arabian tree Trichilia emetica The fruit which is emetic is sometimes employed in the composition of an ointment for the cure of the itch

Cerate

An unctuous preparation for external application of a consistence intermediate between that of an ointment and a plaster so that it can be spread upon cloth without the use of heat but does

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Elemi

yields Mexican elemi Canarium commune the Manila elemi It is used in the manufacture of varnishes also in ointments and plasters

Epithem

Any external topical application to the body except ointments and plasters as a poultice lotion etc

Inunction

The act of anointing or the state of being anointed unction specifically Med the rubbing of ointments into the pores of the skin by which medicinal agents contained in them such as mercury iodide of

Petrolatum

somewhat fluorescent It is used as a bland protective dressing and as a substitute for fatty materials in ointments

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