stypiumn.
/ˈstɪpɪəm/ Pharmacology.
A superior kind of carded oakum, used for surgical dressings.
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the world > health and disease > healing > medical appliances or equipment > equipment for treating wound or ulcer > [noun] > lint, cotton, etc.
lintc1400
caddis1738
charpie1797
cotton batting1827
cotton bat1847
stypium1871
Gamgee (formerly also Gamgee's) tissue1883
tenax1889
Gamgee1890
peat wool1895
Thermogene1902
1871 Lancet 17 June 826/2 Stypium is antiseptic, and has an agreeable odour.
1895 Catal. Surg. Instruments (Arnold & Sons) 726 Stypium, per lb., £0 1 0.
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