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epispastic

[ep-uh-spas-tik]
adjective
  1. raising a blister.
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noun
  1. a blistering agent; vesicatory.
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Origin of epispastic

First recorded in 1650–60, epispastic is from the Greek word epispastikós adapted, drawing to one's self. See epi-, spastic
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British Dictionary definitions for epispastic

epispastic

adjective
  1. producing a serous discharge or a blister
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noun
  1. an epispastic agent
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Word Origin

C17: from Greek epispastikos, from epispan to attract, from span to draw; alluding to the ancient belief that blisters consisted of humours drawn to the surface of the skin
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