n 1  :  a liquid usu. aqueous medicinal preparation containing one or more insoluble substances and applied externally for skin disorders  2  :  a liquid cosmetic preparation usu. containing alcohol and a cleansing, softening, or astringent agent and applied to the skin esp. of the face and hands <hand >  <after-shave >  .
 
 
 
Similar sounding terms:  L chain   lesion  li·chen 
 
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