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rubefacient

/ˌruː.bɪˈfeɪ.ʃənt/

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noun

/ˌruː.bɪˈfeɪ.ʃənt/C2formalmedical
  • ruВещество или лекарство, наносимое наружно на кожу, которое вызывает покраснение и усиление кровотока в этой области.

A substance or medicine applied externally to the skin that causes redness and increased blood flow to the area.

  1. Skin reddening agentC2formalmedical

    A substance or medicine applied externally that causes redness of the skin by increasing blood flow to the area.

    ruРубефациент

    • The doctor prescribed a rubefacient to relieve muscle pain.
    • Some rubefacients are used in liniments for arthritis.
    • Applying a rubefacient can help soothe sore muscles.

    Synonymscounterirritantirritant

Forms
  • rubefacients plural form
  • rubefacients' possessive plural form
  • rubefacient's possessive singular form