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NALT Concept Space
U.S. Department of Agriculture

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Concept information

  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. application technology
  3. application methods
  4. drug delivery systems
  5. dosage forms
  6. ointments
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. therapeutics
  3. drug delivery systems
  4. dosage forms
  5. ointments

Preferred term

ointments

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information Semisolid preparations used topically for protective emollient effects or as a vehicle for local administration of medications. Ointment bases are various mixtures of fats, waxes, animal and plant oils and solid and liquid hydrocarbons.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings 2013

    Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

Synonyms

  • ointment
  • salves
  • skin ointment
  • unguents

In other languages

URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/34643

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