cataplasm

• Cataplasme médical consistant en une masse molle et chaude de farine ou d'argile, appliquée sur un tissu et posée sur la peau pour traiter les inflammations ou améliorer la circulation sanguine.

A medical dressing consisting of a soft, heated mass of meal or clay spread on a cloth and applied to the skin to treat inflamed areas or improve circulation.

1. Medical poulticeC2formalmedical

   A soft, moist, heated mass of meal, clay, or other substances, spread on cloth and applied to the skin to reduce inflammation or improve circulation.

   Cataplasme

   • The doctor applied a cataplasm to the patient's swollen ankle.
   • Traditional remedies often include a cataplasm made from herbs.
   • A warm cataplasm can help soothe muscle pain.

   Synonymesplasterpoultice