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

A substance which, by irritating the surface, excites action in the part to which it is applied, as a blister, an epispastic, a sinapism.

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In addition to these, sinapisms may be applied to the epigastrium, and champagne, when the circumstances of the patient will permit it, should be given in the place of whiskey or brandy.

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A cathartic medicine was given, and sinapisms were applied to the feet and legs.

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

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As counter-irritants, blisters and sinapisms were used, and often with great advantage.

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