demulc-
(Latin: to soothe, to soften)
demulce (verb), demulces; demulced; demulcing
1. To relieve, or to ease, by making someone calm and more relaxed.
2. To alleviate or to make something less severe.
2. To alleviate or to make something less severe.
demulceate (verb), demulceates; demulceated; demulceating
To sooth and to soften.
That which is soothing and softening.
1. A substance which relieves irritation by forming a protective film on the mucous membranes in the mouth: In medicine, a demulcent is a soothing preparation; especially, one that is applied to decrease the intensity of an irritation of an inflamed surface.
2. Etymology: from Latin demulcent, "stroking caressingly or lovingly" from the verb demulcere, from de-, "down, away" + mulcere, "to soothe, to pet", or "to soften".
2. Etymology: from Latin demulcent, "stroking caressingly or lovingly" from the verb demulcere, from de-, "down, away" + mulcere, "to soothe, to pet", or "to soften".
demulcent (DI muhl suhnt) (adjective), more demulcent, most demulcent
1. A reference to the soothing nature of medicines: The physical therapist applied a demulcent ointment or salve to Mary's body which relieved the inflammation and irritation on her skin.
2. A description of something like a relaxing melody or a peaceful demeanor.
2. A description of something like a relaxing melody or a peaceful demeanor.
The act or process of decreasing the harshness or severity of an irritation.
demulcify (verb), demulcifies; demulcified; demulcifying
1. To smooth and to soothe the body.
2. Allaying the irritation of body's surface.
2. Allaying the irritation of body's surface.
demulcing (adjective), more demulcing, most demulcing
A reference to an oily substance that is used to soothe or to soften an irritated surface; such as, mucous membranes or the skin.
An agent that is capable of producing a protective effect on mucous membranes and relieves irritation.
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