• (n.) A compound medicinal powder, used by the ancients to sprinkle on ulcers, to absorb perspiration, etc.
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A dusting powder applied to raw surfaces or ulcers. ... Origin: G. Katapasma, a powder; katapasso, to sprinkle over ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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Cat'a·pasm noun [ Greek ..., from ... to besprinkle;
kata` down, wholly + ... to strew, or sprinkle.]
(Medicine) A compound medicinal powder, used by the ancients to sprinkle on ulcers, to absorb perspiration, etc.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: kat′ă-pazm Definitions: 1. A dusting powder applied to raw surfaces or ulcers.
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