emollient
Pronunciation: ē-mol′ē-ent
Definition:
- Soothing to the skin or mucous membrane.
- An agent that softens the skin or soothes irritation in the skin or mucous membrane.
Synonym(s): malactic
[L. emolliens, pres. p. of e- mollio, emollire, to soften]
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Examples: glitazone, GI cocktail, etc.
