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unguentum

[ uhng-gwen-tuhm ]

noun

, plural un·guen·ta [uhng-, gwen, -t, uh].
  1. (in prescriptions) ointment.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of unguentum1

From Latin

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Example Sentences

Unlike the Unguentum Armarium, however, its composition was simple.

It is a modification of the unguentum gyptiacum of old pharmacy.

The ointment (Unguentum plumbi acetatis) contains 20·6 per cent.

Compound Mercury Ointment (Unguentum hydrargyri compositum).

Ointment of Ammoniated Mercury (Unguentum hydrargyri ammoniati).

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