rubefacientadj.n.

Brit.

/ˌruːbᵻˈfeɪʃnt/, U.S.

/ˌrubəˈfeɪʃənt/

Forms: 1600s– rubefacient, 1700s– rubifacient.

Origin: A borrowing from Latin. Etymons: Latin rubefacient-, rubefaciēns, rubefacere.

Etymology: < classical Latin rubefacient-, rubefaciēns, present participle of rubefacere (see rubify v.); compare -facient comb. form. With use as adjective compare earlier rubificative adj., rubifying adj. With use as noun compare earlier rubificative n., rubrificative n.

Medicine.

A. adj.

Producing redness of the skin (esp. as a method of counterirritation); of or relating to this property.

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rubefacient1659

1659 R. Lovell Παμβοτανολογια sig. *5^v Amyctick, metasyncritick, or rubefacient causing rednesse.

1772 W. Cullen Lect. Materia Medica 431 In a more concentrated state, to this astringent they [sc. acids] join a stimulant and rubifacient power.

1804 J. Abernethy Surg. Observ. 16 By means which also excite some counter-irritation, as rubefacient plasters.

1830 R. Knox tr. P. A. Béclard Elements Gen. Anat. 147 To protect the skin from the rubefacient effect of the sun's rays, which is commonly called sun-burning.

1896 T. C. Allbutt et al. Syst. Med. I. 421 In whooping-cough the use of rubefacient embrocations is held in high esteem as a domestic remedy.

1977 R. B. Tisserand Art of Aromatherapy i. 13 Essences are also used in a number of patented medicinal products, including antiseptic creams and ointments.., rubefacient liniments for rheumatic pain, and so on.

1996 Guardian 13 Nov. ii. 17/1 The flowers and leaves contain a volatile oil (an ingredient of rubefacient liniments) which is responsible for the plant's pharmacological actions.

B. n.

A rubefacient medicinal preparation.

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rubificative1601

rubrificative1611

phoenigm1657

rubefacient1777

1777 W. Cullen First Lines Pract. Physic I. ii. xi. 346 The rubefacients and camphire are more effectual in relieving the pains.

1805 Edinb. Rev. 7 45 The more durable stimulus of heated salt with millet seed and other rubefacients.

1899 T. C. Allbutt et al. Syst. Med. VIII. 777 This may best be effected by rubefacients.

1932 Collier's 9 Jan. 40 (advt.) It contains five rubefacients selected for their penetrating power and for their stimulating action on the skin.

2008 Rheumatic Dis. Clinics N. Amer. 34 415 For topical rubefacients there is no evidence of efficacy.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, March 2011; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

单词	rubefacient
释义	rubefacientadj.n. Brit. /ˌruːbᵻˈfeɪʃnt/, U.S. /ˌrubəˈfeɪʃənt/ Forms: 1600s– rubefacient, 1700s– rubifacient. Origin: A borrowing from Latin. Etymons: Latin rubefacient-, rubefaciēns, rubefacere. Etymology: < classical Latin rubefacient-, rubefaciēns, present participle of rubefacere (see rubify v.); compare -facient comb. form. With use as adjective compare earlier rubificative adj., rubifying adj. With use as noun compare earlier rubificative n., rubrificative n. Medicine. A. adj. Producing redness of the skin (esp. as a method of counterirritation); of or relating to this property. ΘΚΠ the world > health and disease > healing > medicines or physic > medicines for specific purpose > counter-irritant preparations > [adjective] > rubefacient rubefacient1659 1659 R. Lovell Παμβοτανολογια sig. 5^v Amyctick, metasyncritick, or rubefacient causing rednesse. 1772 W. Cullen Lect. Materia Medica* 431 In a more concentrated state, to this astringent they [sc. acids] join a stimulant and rubifacient power. 1804 J. Abernethy Surg. Observ. 16 By means which also excite some counter-irritation, as rubefacient plasters. 1830 R. Knox tr. P. A. Béclard Elements Gen. Anat. 147 To protect the skin from the rubefacient effect of the sun's rays, which is commonly called sun-burning. 1896 T. C. Allbutt et al. Syst. Med. I. 421 In whooping-cough the use of rubefacient embrocations is held in high esteem as a domestic remedy. 1977 R. B. Tisserand Art of Aromatherapy i. 13 Essences are also used in a number of patented medicinal products, including antiseptic creams and ointments.., rubefacient liniments for rheumatic pain, and so on. 1996 Guardian 13 Nov. ii. 17/1 The flowers and leaves contain a volatile oil (an ingredient of rubefacient liniments) which is responsible for the plant's pharmacological actions. B. n. A rubefacient medicinal preparation. ΘΚΠ the world > health and disease > healing > medicines or physic > medicines for specific purpose > counter-irritant preparations > [noun] > rubefacient rubificative1601 rubrificative1611 phoenigm1657 rubefacient1777 1777 W. Cullen First Lines Pract. Physic I. ii. xi. 346 The rubefacients and camphire are more effectual in relieving the pains. 1805 Edinb. Rev. 7 45 The more durable stimulus of heated salt with millet seed and other rubefacients. 1899 T. C. Allbutt et al. Syst. Med. VIII. 777 This may best be effected by rubefacients. 1932 Collier's 9 Jan. 40 (advt.) It contains five rubefacients selected for their penetrating power and for their stimulating action on the skin. 2008 Rheumatic Dis. Clinics N. Amer. 34 415 For topical rubefacients there is no evidence of efficacy. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, March 2011; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < adj.n.1659
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