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emollient /emol·li·ent/ (e-mol´yent)

1. softening or soothing.

2. an agent that softens or soothes the skin, or soothes an irritated internal surface.

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e·mol·lient (-mlynt)

adj.

Softening and soothing, especially to the skin.

n.

An agent that softens or soothes the skin.

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emollient

[imol′yənt]

Etymology: L, emolliere, to soften

a substance that softens tissue, particularly the skin and mucous membranes.

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emollient (ēmū ´lēnt),

n an agent that is soothing to the skin or mucous membrane; makes the skin softer or smoother.

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emollient

1. soothing and softening, as an emollient bath given for various skin disorders.

2. an agent that softens or soothes the skin, or soothes an irritated internal surface.

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emollient

Dermatology A hydrating agent composed of fat or oil applied topically to soften skin, especially laminated keratin or hyperkeratotic scales–eg, of psoriasis