sinapism

[ sin-uh-piz-uhm ]

noun

, Medicine/Medical.

1. mustard plaster.

sinapism

/ ˈsɪnəˌpɪzəm /

noun

1. a technical name for mustard plaster

Word History and Origins

Origin of sinapism¹

1595–1605; < Medieval Latin sināpisma (feminine) < Greek sināpismós (masculine) application of mustard, equivalent to sināp ( ízein ) to apply mustard (derivative of sínāpi mustard; -ize ) + -ismos -ism

Word History and Origins

Origin of sinapism¹

C17: from Late Latin sināpismus, from Greek sinapismos application of mustard plaster, from sinapi mustard, of Egyptian origin

Example Sentences

The scarlatinous rash usually, when fully developed, resembles that produced by external heat or the application of a sinapism.

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I also sent for a large sinapism and in a short time one very nicely made was brought.

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On the same principle, we presume, have we found a sinapism of great service.

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She threatened me this morning with a sinapism if I were not better by evening.

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When a sinapism is required to be more stimulating, a little bruised garlic may be added.

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