Mercurial Ointment (Noun)
Meaning
An ointment containing mercury.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor applied a small amount of mercurial ointment to the patient's skin to treat the syphilis infection.
- Mercurial ointment was a common remedy for skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis in the 19th century.
- The pharmacist carefully prepared the mercurial ointment, mixing the mercury with a base of petroleum jelly and lanolin.
- After applying the mercurial ointment to the affected area, the patient was advised to seal it with a bandage to prevent further infection.
- The use of mercurial ointment as a treatment for skin conditions was eventually phased out due to concerns over the toxicity of mercury.