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What is an ointment?

What is an ointment? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. (medicine) A viscous preparation of oils and/or fats, usually containing medication, used as a treatment or as an emollient.
  2. A substance used to anoint, as in religious rituals.
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I got out the rubbing alcohol, antibiotic ointment, band aids and a safety pin.
Calcipotriol is available as a cream or ointment to treat plaque psoriasis and as a lotion for scalp psoriasis.
Apply an antibiotic ointment and cover the wound with an adhesive bandage or gauze.
Your will need to wash your face several times a day with a gentle cleanser, and apply antibiotic ointment or cream to aid healing.
Coal tar is available as an ointment, cream, lotion, shampoo, bath oil and soap.
She was prescribed sulphur ointment, which began to heal her infected skin.

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