poultice

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Scope note
A moist, usually heated mass of a substance with a soft, absorbent, or pasty consistency, applied to the skin of a person or animal, or to another surface for the purpose of cleaning, drawing out abscesses, increasing circulation, or relieving swelling or pain.
poultice
Accepted term: 10-Feb-2025