Meanings
nounWhitfield's ointment (uncountable)
- uncountablesalicylic acid and benzoic acid in a suitable base, such as lanolin or vaseline, used for the treatment of fungal infections
Origin
Named after Arthur Whitfield (1868–1947), British dermatologist.
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Whitfield's ointment. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Whitfield's%20ointment
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