sinapism meaning

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sinapism (noun): a plaster containing powdered black mustard; applied to the skin as a counterirritant or rubefacient.

Definition of sinapism

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

    Synonyms: mustard plaster

    Type of: poultice

Scrabble score: 12 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with SI · words ending in SM · 8-letter words

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