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Term: Neosporin

Definition:

Neosporin is a brand of over-the-counter antibiotic ointment used to prevent and treat minor skin infections.

Part of Speech:

Noun

Senses:

Sense 1:

A specific brand of antibiotic ointment

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Sample Sentence:

"I applied a dab of Neosporin to the cut on my finger to prevent infection."

Sense 2:

Any antibiotic ointment used to treat minor skin infections

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Sample Sentence:

"After cleaning the wound, the doctor recommended applying some Neosporin to help it heal."

Local Usage:

In some regions, the term "Neosporin" may be used colloquially to refer to any type of antibiotic ointment, regardless of the brand name.

Sample Sentence:

"Can you pass me the Neosporin? I accidentally scraped my knee and need to apply some."