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Sinapism

Sinapism Meaning & Definition
Sinapism Definition And Meaning

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

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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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