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- DictionaryDe·mul·cent/dəˈməlsənt/
adjective
- 1. (of a substance) relieving inflammation or irritation.
noun
- 1. a substance that relieves irritation of the mucous membranes in the mouth by forming a protective film.
The noun demulcent is used for a gelatinous or oily substance that is capable of soothing inflamed or abraded mucous membranes and protecting them from further irritation.
A demulcent (derived from the Latin: demulcere "caress") is a mucilaginous or oleaginous preparation [ 1] that forms a soothing protective film over a mucous membrane, relieving minor pain and inflammation of the membrane. [ 2]
Demulcent definition: soothing or mollifying, as a medicinal substance.. See examples of DEMULCENT used in a sentence.
Factsheet What does the word demulcent mean? There are two meanings listed in OED's entry for the word demulcent. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
de·mul·cent. (dĭ-mŭl′sənt) adj. Serving to soothe or soften. n. A soothing, usually mucilaginous or oily substance, such as glycerin or lanolin, used especially to relieve pain in inflamed or irritated mucous membranes.
Definitions of demulcent. noun. a medication (in the form of an oil or salve etc.) that soothes inflamed or injured skin. see more. adjective. having a softening or soothing effect especially to the skin. synonyms: emollient, salving, softening. soft. yielding readily to pressure or weight.
A medicine or ointment that soothes an irritated or inflamed mucous membrane. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Advertisement. Other Word Forms of Demulcent. Noun. Singular: demulcent. Plural: demulcents. Origin of Demulcent. Latin dēmulcēns dēmulcent- present participle of dēmulcēre to soften dē- de- mulcēre to stroke.
Jun 2, 2024 · demulcent (plural demulcents) ( medicine) A soothing medication used to relieve pain in inflamed tissues . Indians of the West Coast used preparations of prickly-pear to treat wounds, burns, contusions, warts, and even to facilitate childbirth.
demulcent. 2 meanings: 1. soothing; mollifying 2. a drug or agent that soothes the irritation of inflamed or injured skin surfaces.... Click for more definitions.
n. a soothing agent that protects the mucous membranes and relieves irritation. Demulcents form a protective film and are used in mouth washes, gargles, etc., to soothe irritation or inflammation in the mouth.
