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Topical creams and ointments containing retinoids or a steroid are usually the first medications prescribed.—Susan Bard, Verywell Health, 27 Feb. 2025 For more severe discomfort, Hu suggests using thicker lubricating gels or ointments at bedtime, though these may temporarily blur vision.—Jackie Snow, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025 The content creator was prescribed an ointment for her facial skin damage and antibiotics for her infection.—Staff Author, People.com, 31 Jan. 2025 Be sure to include tweezers for removing splinters or ticks, gauze for bleeding, antibiotic ointment, blister treatment, children’s pain reliever and antihistamine, antiseptic wipes, and lots of bandages.—Elisabeth Kwak-Hefferan, Outside Online, 27 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for ointment
Word History
Etymology
Middle English, alteration of oynement, from Anglo-French uignement, oignement, ultimately from Latin unguentum, from unguere to anoint; akin to Old High German ancho butter, Sanskrit anakti he salves
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