ointment
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In another three cases, the MicroShunt remained covered by the conjunctiva and no ointment was used.
From Science Daily • Jan. 16, 2026
There are two potential flies in the ointment.
From Barron's • Jan. 10, 2026
Among the Pfizer drugs to be sold at reduced prices are Eucrisa, an eczema ointment, Xeljanz for rheumatoid arthritis and other inflammatory diseases, and the migraine treatment Zavzpret, according to a White House fact sheet.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 1, 2025
The source of all the trouble was a medication called betamethasone, which Baffert has steadfastly argued was administered in an ointment for a rash on Medina Spirit’s hindquarters.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2025
With a stray bit of gauze, he applied a waxy yellow ointment to the wound, then loosely bandaged it.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
Vocabulary lists containing ointment
"Be Prepared" by Vera Brosgol
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