Demulcent: meaning, definitions and examples

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demulcent

 

[ dษชหˆmสŒlsษ™nt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical treatment

A demulcent is a soothing agent that forms a protective barrier over mucous membranes, helping to relieve irritation. It is often used in the treatment of coughs and sore throats, providing relief from inflammation and discomfort.

Synonyms

emollient, softener, soothing agent

Examples of usage

  • The doctor recommended a demulcent syrup for her sore throat.
  • Honey acts as a natural demulcent, soothing the irritated throat.
  • Many cough drops contain demulcents to alleviate throat discomfort.
  • Oatmeal is often used as a demulcent in traditional remedies.

Translations

Translations of the word "demulcent" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น demulcente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคฒเคฎเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Demulcens

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ demulcent

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะตะผัƒะปัŒั†ะตะฝั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ demulcens

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้Žฎ้™ๅ‰ค

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉmulcent

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ demulcente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท demรผlcent

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ง„์ •์ œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู‡ุฏุฆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ demulcent

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ demulcent

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆถฆๆป‘ๅ‰‚

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ demulcent

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ demulcent

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะตะผัƒะปัŒั†ะตะฝั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒ”แƒ›แƒฃแƒšแƒชแƒ”แƒœแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ demulcent

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ demulcente

Etymology

The term 'demulcent' is derived from the Latin word 'demulcens', which originates from 'demulcere'. The prefix 'de-' means 'from' or 'away', while 'mulcere' translates to 'to soothe' or 'to touch gently'. This word reflects the qualities of substances that provide relief and comfort, particularly to inflamed or irritated tissues. The use of demulcents can be traced back to ancient medical practices where natural ingredients were utilized for their healing properties. Over centuries, various cultures developed their own forms of demulcents using plants and herbs known for their soothing effects. Today, demulcents are recognized in both traditional and modern medicine for their effectiveness in alleviating discomfort caused by conditions such as coughs, colds, and gastrointestinal issues.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,432, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.