SINAPISM Definition & Meaning

sinapism

[ sin-uh-piz-uhm ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

Medicine/Medical.

mustard plaster.

sinapism

/ ˈ��ɪ��əˌ��ɪ��ə�� /

noun

a technical name for mustard plaster

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of sinapism¹

1595–1605; < Medieval Latin ��辱�� (feminine) < Greek ��辱��ó�� (masculine) application of mustard, equivalent to �� ( í��𾱲� ) to apply mustard (derivative of ��í��辱 mustard; -ize ) + -ismos -ism

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of sinapism¹

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

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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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