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EPITHEM
Etymology
Noun
epithem (plural epithems)
(medicine, historical) Any external topical application to the body, except ointments and plasters; a poultice, lotion, etc.
Bruel prescribes an epitheme for the heart, of bugloss, borage, water-lily, violet waters, sweet wine, balm leaves, nutmegs, cloves, etc.
Source: Wiktionary
Ep"i*them, n. Etym: [L. epithema, Gr. épithème. See Epithet.] (Med.)
Definition: Any external topical application to the body, except ointments and plasters, as a poultice, lotion, etc.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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