demulcent
Pronunciation: dĕ-mŭl′sent
Definition:
- Soothing; relieving irritation.
- An agent, such as a mucilage or oil, that soothes and relieves irritation, especially of the mucous surfaces.
[L. de-mulceo, pp. -mulctus, to stroke lightly, to soften]
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Examples: glitazone, GI cocktail, etc.

