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Preferred term

Ointments  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • Semisolid preparations used topically for protective emollient effects or as a vehicle for local administration of medications. Ointment bases are various mixtures of fats, waxes, animal and plant oils and solid and liquid hydrocarbons.

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Ointment
  • Salve
  • Salves
  • Unguent
  • Unguents

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URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-SMV94Q7T-7

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