saracenic ointment

名词 n.

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. A mixture of mercury, various herbs, and fats, originally used in the treatment of leprosy, and later applied to cases of syphilis. historical,uncountable
    — One popular ointment for use 'in the early stage of the disease' was the 'saracenic ointment' which was rubbed into the skin.
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