poultice

poultice definition - medical

poul·tice (pōlˈtĭs)

noun
A soft moist adhesive mass, as of meal or clay, that is usually heated, spread on cloth, and applied to warm, moisten, or stimulate an aching or inflamed part of the body. Also called cataplasm.

Related Forms:

  • poulˈtice verb

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