noun
- a poultice; a soft, moist mass applied to the body to relieve pain or inflammation
Usage: medical; somewhat archaic or formal
Examples
- The doctor recommended a cataplasm of herbs and clay to reduce the swelling.
- A warm cataplasm was applied to her injured shoulder overnight.
- In traditional medicine, a cataplasm of mustard seed was used to treat chest congestion.
- The nurse prepared a cataplasm from flaxseed and water for the patient's wound.
- He felt relief after the cataplasm was placed on his aching joint.