About The Word Sinapism
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Sinapism
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What's The Definition Of Sinapism?
[n] a plaster containing powdered black mustard; applied to the skin as a counterirritant or rubefacient
Synonyms | Synonyms for Sinapism: mustard plaster Related Terms | Find terms related to Sinapism: See Also | cataplasm | plaster | poultice Sinapism In Webster's Dictionary \Sin"a*pism\, n. [L. sinapismus, Gr. ????, the use of a
mustard blister, fr. ??? to apply a mustard blister, fr. ????
mustard.] (Med.)
A plaster or poultice composed principally of powdered
mustard seed, or containing the volatile oil of mustard seed.
It is a powerful irritant.
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