epithem

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

Borrowed from Ancient Greek ἐπίθεμα (epíthema).

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈɛpɪθəm/

Noun

epithem (plural epithems)

  1. (medicine, historical) Any external topical application to the body, except ointments and plasters; a poultice, lotion, etc.
    • 1624, Democritus Junior [pseudonym; Robert Burton], The Anatomy of Melancholy: […], 2nd edition, Oxford, Oxfordshire: […] John Lichfield and James Short, for Henry Cripps, →OCLC:
      , II.5.1.v:
      Bruel prescribes an epitheme for the heart, of bugloss, borage, water-lily, violet waters, sweet wine, balm leaves, nutmegs, cloves, etc.
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