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Poultice Definition & Meaning

poultice
noun
  1. a medical dressing consisting of a soft heated mass of meal or clay that is spread on a cloth and applied to the skin to treat inflamed areas or improve circulation etc.
verb
  1. dress by covering with a therapeutic substance

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  • "antiphlogistine poultice"
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  • "hearbal poultice"
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  • "herbal poultice"
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Frequently asked questions

What does poultice mean?
a medical dressing consisting of a soft heated mass of meal or clay that is spread on a cloth and applied to the skin to treat inflamed areas or improve circulation etc. dress by covering with a therapeutic substance
What part of speech is poultice?
Poultice is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does poultice have?
Poultice has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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