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EMOLLIENT [2 records]

Record 1 2011-11-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Medication
DEF

A substance (as tragacanth, acacia, or flaxseed) usually of a mucilaginous or oily character capable of soothing an inflamed or abraded mucous membrane or protecting it from irritation.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Médicaments
DEF

Remède qui calme les irritations.

CONT

Les émollients peuvent être appliqués par voie externe (par cataplasmes, compresses, irrigations) ou par voie interne (par lavements, gargarismes, tisanes.)

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Medicamentos
OBS

Se aplica a lo que sirve para mitigar la irritación, o ablandar o deshinchar las partes inflamadas.

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Record 2 2003-08-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Medication
DEF

An agent which softens or soothes the skin, or soothes an irritated internal surface.

OBS

The emollient is mostly used for the skin while the demulcent is used only for mucous surfaces.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Médicaments
DEF

[Agent] qui adoucit ou amollit les tissus, notamment la peau.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Medicamentos
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