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cataplasm

/kætˈæplæzəm/ noun · British & US
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What does cataplasm mean?

noun

A warm, moist dressing or plaster applied to the skin to relieve pain or reduce inflammation.

Example

"The doctor applied a cataplasm to the patient's sore muscles to ease the discomfort."

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