noun
- Plural of cataplasm; poultices or medicated soft masses applied to the body to relieve pain or inflammation.
Usage: Medical/healthcare context; Somewhat formal or technical
Examples
- The physician prescribed cataplasms of mustard and herbs to ease the patient's chest congestion.
- Warm cataplasms were applied to the inflamed joint to reduce swelling.
- In traditional medicine, cataplasms made from clay were used to draw out toxins.
- The nurse prepared several cataplasms for the ward patients suffering from rheumatism.
- Cataplasms have been used for centuries as a natural remedy for muscle soreness.