Medications meant for the skin (i.e., topical medicine) placed in water are called ointments, whereas those placed in either lanolin, an oil from sheep's wool, or petroleum jelly are called lotions.

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The statement is incorrect. Medications meant for the skin placed in water are called lotions, whereas those placed in either lanolin or petroleum jelly are called ointments.

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