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Definition of Catapasm
1. n. A compound medicinal powder, used by the ancients to sprinkle on ulcers, to absorb perspiration, etc.
Definition of Catapasm
1. Noun. (medicine obsolete) A medicinal powder used by the ancients to sprinkle on ulcers, to absorb perspiration, etc. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Medical Definition of Catapasm
1. A dusting powder applied to raw surfaces or ulcers. Origin: G. Katapasma, a powder; katapasso, to sprinkle over (05 Mar 2000)
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