DEMULCENT


Meaning of DEMULCENT in English

[ dɪ'mʌls(ə)nt ]

■ adjective Medicine relieving inflammation or irritation.

Origin

C18: from L. ~- , demulcere 'to stroke caressingly', from de- 'away' + mulcere 'soothe'.

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