emplastrum

/ɛmˈplæstrəm/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of medicinal paste or plaster, especially one containing cerate or ointment, applied to the skin for therapeutic purposes.

“The ancient Egyptian physician mixed emplastrum from the resin of pine trees and used it to heal wounds.”

Synonyms

  • cerate
  • plaster
  • salve

Antonyms

  • antiseptic
  • disinfectant