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; -ize ) + -ismos -ism
Example Sentences
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A substance which, by irritating the surface, excites action in the part to which it is applied, as a blister, an epispastic, a sinapism.
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The scarlatinous rash usually, when fully developed, resembles that produced by external heat or the application of a sinapism.
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A cathartic medicine was given, and sinapisms were applied to the feet and legs.
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She threatened me this morning with a sinapism if I were not better by evening.
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As counter-irritants, blisters and sinapisms were used, and often with great advantage.
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