OBTUNDENT
\ɒbtˈʌndənt], \ɒbtˈʌndənt], \ɒ_b_t_ˈʌ_n_d_ə_n_t]\
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A substance which sheathes a part, or blunts irritation, usually some bland, oily, or mucilaginous matter; - nearly the same as demulcent.
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A substance which sheathes a part, or blunts irritation, usually some bland, oily, or mucilaginous matter; - nearly the same as demulcent.
By Noah Webster.
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Agent subduing inflammation.
By William R. Warner
By Willam Alexander Newman Dorland
Word of the day
tinctura quininae ammoniata
- A preparation made by dissolving quinin sulphate in alcohol [Br. Ph.].