Whitfield's ointment

noun

Whit·​field's ointment ˈ(h)wit-ˌfēldz- How to pronounce Whitfield's ointment (audio)
variants also Whitfield ointment
: an ointment that contains benzoic acid and salicylic acid and is used for its keratolytic effect in treating fungal skin diseases (as ringworm)

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“Whitfield's ointment.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/Whitfield%27s%20ointment. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.

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