epispastic

noun 2adj 1

Definitions

adj

1

Causing blisters; vesicant.

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?

noun

1

A vesicant agent; that which causes blisters.

2

A blister.

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