sinapism
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of sinapism
1595–1605; < Medieval Latin sināpisma (feminine) < Greek sināpismós (masculine) application of mustard, equivalent to sināp ( ízein ) to apply mustard (derivative of sínāpi mustard; see -ize) + -ismos -ism
Example Sentences
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The sinapism is a poultice made of vinegar instead of milk, and rendered warm and stimulating by the addition of mustard, horseradish, or garlic.
From The Cook and Housekeeper's Complete and Universal Dictionary; Including a System of Modern Cookery, in all Its Various Branches, Adapted to the Use of Private Families by Mary Eaton
When a sinapism is required to be more stimulating, a little bruised garlic may be added.
From The Cook and Housekeeper's Complete and Universal Dictionary; Including a System of Modern Cookery, in all Its Various Branches, Adapted to the Use of Private Families by Mary Eaton
The sinapism will draw the current of the circulation to the exterior, the metastasis to the lungs or intestines is prevented, and the enfeebled nervous system is stimulated to renewed vigor by the peripheral irritation.
From Special Report on Diseases of the Horse by Charles B. Michener
The scarlatinous rash usually, when fully developed, resembles that produced by external heat or the application of a sinapism.
From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various
A substance which, by irritating the surface, excites action in the part to which it is applied, as a blister, an epispastic, a sinapism.
From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) by Noah Webster
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