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Demulcent.—A mucilaginous or oily, soothing blend to protect irritated skin or mucous membranes, as Carron Oil, White of an Egg, etc.

Deobstruent.—A medicine which removes functional obstructions in the body, as Castor Oil, Magnesium Sulphate, Aloes, etc.

Deodorant or Deodorizer.—A substance to conceal or destroy foul odors, as Crude Carbolic Acid, Chloride of Lime, etc. Noxious odors may also be destroyed and absorbed with freshly burnt charcoal or dry earth.

Depletory.—A medicine which diminishes the quantity of liquid in the body, as Iodide or Nitrate of Potassium, etc.

Depressant.—A medicine which lessens vital power, as Opium, Aconite, etc.

Depresso-Motor.—A medicine that depresses motor activity, as Sodium or Potassium Bromide, etc.

Depurant.—A medicine for cleaning foul wounds and abscesses, as Hydrogen Peroxide, etc.

Depuratory.—A medicine which purifies the blood, as Sulphur, Iodide Potassium, etc.

Dermatic.—A medicine used in diseases of the skin, as Resorcinol, Zinc Oxide, etc.