blue ointment
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blue oint·ment
a grease-based ointment containing 20% finely divided metallic mercury, formerly widely used for local application to the skin for the destruction of body lice. Risk is associated with transdermal absorption of mercury and a local dermatitis.
Synonym(s): mild mercurial ointment
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