Liniment

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Liniment is a dosage form that is a thick or liquid base obtained by mixing its constituent substances. These can be both substances that have a therapeutic effect (steroids, penicillin, painkillers) and auxiliary agents. Liniments are called propylene glycol, glycerin, zinc ointments, Vaseline.

From the point of view of Latin, there is not even a special word for the term liniment, which is why liniments have such a name. In Latin, smear is called "lino". Lin means "to smear." Although medical historians are trying to trace the Latin origin of the term, it is believed that the most common version of the name liniments came from the Dutch word "limmen", which originally meant a small smear to be applied over a wound, in common parlance - a healing ointment. Later, already in the 18th century, the Dutch brought this name to Europe to designate a kind of ointment that was applied as protection against cold, gout and colds. Gradually, this name began to be used for everything that could relieve joint pain, and then for all dosage forms. But why did the need suddenly arise to add the negative particle “not”? The word, which comes from the language of the Vandals, originated as far back as linein, which means “dirt” or “dirty.” Since Latin was a certain standard for doctors in Europe, it was logical to follow it even in such moments. Now, instead of the original term “linimata,” a strange word-palindrome “linenitta” has appeared, which when translated gives a strange meaning - “and then goodbye.”