epispastic

[ ep-uh-spas-tik ]

adjective

1. raising a blister.

noun

1. a blistering agent; vesicatory.

epispastic

/ ˌɛpɪˈspæstɪk /

adjective

1. producing a serous discharge or a blister

noun

1. an epispastic agent

Word History and Origins

Origin of epispastic¹

First recorded in 1650–60, epispastic is from the Greek word epispastikós adapted, drawing to one's self. See epi-, spastic

Word History and Origins

Origin of epispastic¹

C17: from Greek epispastikos, from epispan to attract, from span to draw; alluding to the ancient belief that blisters consisted of humours drawn to the surface of the skin