cataplasm

noun

cat·​a·​plasm ˈka-tə-ˌpla-zəm 

: poultice

Synonyms

• dressing
• plaster
• poultice

Examples of cataplasm in a Sentence

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