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sinapism

DEFINITIONS OF: sinapism

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n a plaster containing powdered black mustard; applied to the skin as a counterirritant or rubefacient

Synonyms:
mustard plaster
Type of:
cataplasm, plaster, poultice
a medical dressing consisting of a soft heated mass of meal or clay that is spread on a cloth and applied to the skin to treat inflamed areas or improve circulation etc.
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