Look up: liniment

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   liniment
   [n] - a medicinal liquid that is rubbed into the skin to relieve muscular stiffness and pain
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   Liniment
   A liquid containing therapeutic agents for topical application.
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   Liniment
   Lin'i·ment (lĭn'ĭ*m e nt) noun [ Latin linimentum , from linire , linere , to besmear, anoint : confer French liniment . Confer Letter , Lime a viscous substance.] A liquid or semiliquid preparation of a consistence thinner than an ointment, applied to the skin by friction, esp. one used as a sedative or a stimulant.
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   liniment
   A liquid or semiliquid preparation of a consistence thinner than an ointment, applied to the skin by friction, especially. One used as a sedative or a stimulant. ... Origin: L. Linimentum, fr. Linire, linere, to besmear, anoint: cf. F. Liniment. Cf. Letter, Lime a viscous substance. ... Source: Websters Dictionary ... (01 Mar 1998) ...
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   liniment
   embrocation noun a medicinal liquid that is rubbed into the skin to relieve muscular stiffness and pain
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   Liniment
   `Liniment`, (or embrocation) from the Latin `linere`, to anoint, is a medicated topical preparation for application to the skin. Preparations of this type are also called `balm`. Liniments are of a similar viscosity to lotions (being significantly less viscous than an ointment or cream) but unlike a lotion a liniment is applied `with friction`, that is a liniment is always rubbed in. Liniments are typically sold to relieve pain and stiffness, su...
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   liniment
   (lin´ĭ-mәnt) a medicinal preparation in an oily, soapy, or alcoholic vehicle, intended to be rubbed on the skin as a counterirritant or anodyne.
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   Liniment
   • (n.) A liquid or semiliquid preparation of a consistence thinner than an ointment, applied to the skin by friction, esp. one used as a sedative or a stimulant.
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   liniment
   liniment, liquid preparation rubbed on skin, used to relieve muscular aches and pains. It contains some substance that when rubbed over the affected part causes mild irritation and often brings more blood to the painful part. Most liniments contain camphor, oil of turpentine, oil of wintergreen, or ...
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