cataplasm
noun
cat·a·plasm ˈka-tə-ˌpla-zəm 
: poultice
Synonyms
- dressing
- plaster
- poultice
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Example Sentences
the doctor ordered the placement of a cataplasm on the wound until it closed up
Word History
Etymology
Middle French cataplasme, from Latin cataplasma, from Greek kataplasma, from kataplassein to plaster over, from kata- + plassein to mold — more at plaster
First Known Use
circa 1540, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
cataplasm
noun
cat·a·plasm ˈkat-ə-ˌplaz-əm
: poultice
cataplasms
noun
as in plasters
a medicated covering used to heal an injury the doctor ordered the placement of a cataplasm on the wound until it closed up Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- plasters
- dressings
- poultices
- embrocations
- creams
- lotions
- balms
- ointments
- liniments
- salves
- unguents