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Emollients MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Emollients
Tree Number(s)
D27.505.954.444.200
Unique ID
D004643
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D004643
Scope Note
Oleagenous substances used topically to soothe, soften or protect skin or mucous membranes. They are used also as vehicles for other dermatologic agents.
Entry Term(s)
Emollient
NLM Classification #
QV 63
Public MeSH Note
91; was see under DERMATOLOGIC AGENTS 1975-90
Online Note
search DERMATOLOGIC AGENTS 1967-74
History Note
91(75); was see under DERMATOLOGIC AGENTS 1975-90
Date Established
1991/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
2020/05/27
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