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Rubefacient - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A rubefacient is a substance for external application that produces redness of the skin e.g. by causing dilation of the capillaries and an increase in blood circulation. They are believed to relieve...
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Definition of rubefacient from Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary with examples and pronunciations. ... : causing redness of the skin <a rubefacient cream>
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Definition of rubefacient from the Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary with audio pronunciations, thesaurus, Word of the Day, and word games. ... Etymology: Latin rubefacient-, rubefaciens, present participle of rubefacere to make red, from rubeus reddish + facere to make — more at ruby, do...
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Definition of rubefacient from Webster's New World College Dictionary. Meaning of rubefacient. Pronunciation of rubefacient. Definition of the word rubefacient. Origin of the word rubefacient. ... Dictionary Home » Webster's New World College Dictionary » rubefacient...
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Hutchinson encyclopedia article about rubefacient. rubefacient. Information about rubefacient in the Hutchinson encyclopedia. ... rubefacient; rubefaction; rubefaction; rubefaction; rubefaction; rubefy; Rubeho Akalat; Rubeho Forest-partridge; rubel;
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IvyRose Glossary Entry for the term: Rubefacient, a therapeutic action of some therapeutic agents, including both natural and pharmaceutical preparations of various kinds, e.g. oils, lotions, solutions, powders. ... The term rubefacient refers to substances that cause reddness/reddening of the skin. This red colouration may...
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rubefacient adj. Producing redness, as of the skin. n. A substance that irritates the skin, causing redness ... [Latin rubefaciēns, rubefacient-, present participle of rubefacere, to make red : rubeus, red + facere, to make.]
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