cerate

• Nom désignant une pâte médicinale solide à base de graisse ou d'huile mélangée à de la cire ou de la résine, utilisée historiquement comme remède topique.

A noun referring to a hard, medicated paste composed of lard or oil blended with wax or resin, used historically as a topical preparation.

1. Medicated pasteC2formalmedical

   A hard, unctuous preparation made from lard or oil mixed with wax or resin, used as a topical remedy.

   Cérat

   • The pharmacist prepared a cerate to soothe the patient's skin irritation.
   • Historically, cerates were applied to wounds to promote healing.
   • The recipe for the cerate included beeswax and olive oil.

   Synonymesbalmointmentsalveunguent