English noun: cataplasm | |||
1. | cataplasm (artifact) a medical dressing consisting of a soft heated mass of meal or clay that is spread on a cloth and applied to the skin to treat inflamed areas or improve circulation etc. | ||
Synonyms | plaster, poultice | ||
Broader (hypernym) | dressing, medical dressing | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | mustard plaster, sinapism | ||