| emollient | <pharmacology> Softening or soothing. Synonym: malactic. Origin: L. Emolliens = softening (18 Nov 1997) |
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| emollients | Oleagenous substances used topically to soothe, soften or protect skin or mucus membranes. They are usd also as vehicles for other dermatologic agents. (12 Dec 1998) |