cataplasm
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of cataplasm
1555–65; < Latin cataplasma < Greek katáplasma. See cata-, -plasm
Vocabulary lists containing cataplasm
Example Sentences
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With this fragrant herb she made a cooling cataplasm.
From The Purple Land by W. H. (William Henry) Hudson
I ordered him to bathe his hands in warm bran and water, applied escharotics to the ulcers, and wrapped his hands up in a soft cataplasm.
From The Harvard Classics Volume 38 Scientific Papers (Physiology, Medicine, Surgery, Geology) by Various
To counteract the damage, pharmacy has gone forth with medicament, panacea, elixir, embrocation, salve, and cataplasm.
From The Abominations of Modern Society by T. De Witt (Thomas De Witt) Talmage
A cataplasm applied in inflammations, Anthony's fire, &c., represses them.
From Notes and Queries, Number 193, July 9, 1853 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc by George Bell
A Water-cress cataplasm applied cold in a single layer, and with a pinch of salt sprinkled thereupon makes a most useful poultice to heal foul scrofulous ulcers; and will also help to resolve glandular swellings.
From Herbal Simples Approved for Modern Uses of Cure by William Thomas Fernie
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