Catapasm

Cat´a`pasm

n.	1.(Med.) A compound medicinal powder, used by the ancients to sprinkle on ulcers, to absorb perspiration, etc.

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(kat'ă-pazm), A dusting powder applied to raw surfaces or ulcers. [G. katapasma, a powder; katapassō, to sprinkle over]

An obsolete term for a powder applied to an open wound.

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