Epispastic
adj, noun
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Definitions
Noun
- 1 A vesicant agent; that which causes blisters. dated
- 2 A blister. dated
Adjective
- 1 Causing blisters; vesicant. archaic
"Old Postle says this: "Cantharides when used internally are diuretic and stimulant; when applied externally they are epispastic and rubefacient." Now what the devil can he mean, eh?"
Example
More examples"Old Postle says this: "Cantharides when used internally are diuretic and stimulant; when applied externally they are epispastic and rubefacient." Now what the devil can he mean, eh?"
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