Unguent
noun
A soft greasy or sticky substance that is used as an ointment or for lubrication.
She applied the unguent to heal the wound.
Often appears as...
- apply unguent
- medicinal unguent
Usage tips
Formal
Medical
noun
A substance for cosmetic use.
She used an unguent to keep her skin moisturized.
Often appears as...
- beauty unguent
- cosmetic unguent
Usage tips
Formal
Cosmetic
noun
A soft greasy or sticky substance that is used as an ointment or for lubrication.
She applied the unguent to heal the wound.
Often appears as...
- apply unguent
- medicinal unguent
Usage tips
Formal
Medical
noun
A substance for cosmetic use.
She used an unguent to keep her skin moisturized.
Often appears as...
- beauty unguent
- cosmetic unguent
Usage tips
Formal
Cosmetic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Application
Unguent is often used in medical contexts for soothing skin or healing.
After surgery, the nurse applied an unguent to the incision.
Pro Tip 2/3Lubricating Property
Unguent has a slippery texture, making it suitable for reducing friction.
The technician used an unguent to ease the insertion of the catheter.
Pro Tip 3/3Use Caution
Not all unguents are interchangeable; some are specific to certain conditions.
Use the prescribed unguent for burns, not just any ointment.
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Application
Unguent is often used in medical contexts for soothing skin or healing.
After surgery, the nurse applied an unguent to the incision.
Pro Tip 2/3Lubricating Property
Unguent has a slippery texture, making it suitable for reducing friction.
The technician used an unguent to ease the insertion of the catheter.
Pro Tip 3/3Use Caution
Not all unguents are interchangeable; some are specific to certain conditions.
Use the prescribed unguent for burns, not just any ointment.
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Application
Unguent is often used in medical contexts for soothing skin or healing.
After surgery, the nurse applied an unguent to the incision.
Pro Tip 2/3Lubricating Property
Unguent has a slippery texture, making it suitable for reducing friction.
The technician used an unguent to ease the insertion of the catheter.
Pro Tip 3/3Use Caution
Not all unguents are interchangeable; some are specific to certain conditions.
Use the prescribed unguent for burns, not just any ointment.
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Video examples
Tomb of 1,000 Roman...
wife and relatives had left the bedchamber the liberty' naari would enter they were in charge of the preparation of the body the libertine re undressed the body washed it and then the pulling tors would bathe the body in unguent he would then be placed once
Video examples
Tomb of 1,000 Roman...
wife and relatives had left the bedchamber the liberty' naari would enter they were in charge of the preparation of the body the libertine re undressed the body washed it and then the pulling tors would bathe the body in unguent he would then be placed once
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