catapasm

catapasm
A dusting powder applied to raw surfaces or ulcers. [G. katapasma, a powder; katapasso, to sprinkle over]

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cat·a·pasm (katґə-paz″əm) [Gr. katapasma] a dusting powder applied to an injured surface.

Medical dictionary. 2011.

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  • Catapasm — Cat a*pasm, n. [Gr. ?, fr. ? to besprinkle; kata down, wholly + ? to strew, or sprinkle.] (Med.) A compound medicinal powder, used by the ancients to sprinkle on ulcers, to absorb perspiration, etc. Dunglison. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • catapasm — …   Useful english dictionary

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