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Demulcent   Listen
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Demulcent  n.  (Med.) A substance, usually of a mucilaginous or oily nature, supposed to be capable of soothing an inflamed nervous membrane, or protecting it from irritation. Gum Arabic, glycerin, olive oil, etc., are demulcents.





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Words linked to "Demulcent" :   medicine, medication, softening, emollient, medicinal drug, medicament, soft, salving


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