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Poultice

POH-ltuhs

/ˈpoʊltʌs/

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poultice

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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.

Synonyms: plaster

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