Epispastic

adj, noun

adj, noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A vesicant agent; that which causes blisters. dated
  2. 2
    A blister. dated
Adjective
  1. 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?"

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"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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