Ointment vs. Unguent

Ointmentnoun

(medicine) A viscous preparation of oils and/or fats, usually containing medication, used as a treatment or as an emollient.

Ointmentnoun

A substance used to anoint, as in religious rituals.

Ointmentnoun

That which serves to anoint; any soft unctuous substance used for smearing or anointing; an unguent.

Ointmentnoun

semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation

Ointmentnoun

toiletry consisting of any of various substances resembling cream that have a soothing and moisturizing effect when applied to the skin

Ointmentnoun

a smooth oily substance that is rubbed on the skin for medicinal purposes or as a cosmetic

Unguentnoun

Any cream containing medicinal ingredients applied to the skin for therapeutic purposes.

Unguentnoun

A lubricant or salve for sores, burns, or the like; an ointment.

Unguentnoun

semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation

Unguent

An unguent is a soothing preparation spread on wounds, burns, rashes, abrasions or other topical injuries (i.e. damage to the skin).