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EMPLASTRUM SAPONIS

\ɛmplˈastɹəm sapˈə͡ʊniz], \ɛmplˈastɹəm sapˈə‍ʊniz], \ɛ_m_p_l_ˈa_s_t_ɹ_ə_m s_a_p_ˈəʊ_n_i_z]\

Definitions of EMPLASTRUM SAPONIS

1846 - Medical lexicon: a dictionary of medical science
1916 - Appleton's medical dictionary

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Soap plaster. Mix the soap with the melted plaster, and boil to a proper consistence. Ph. U. S. It is a mild discutient. Applied to tumours, corns, &c.

1846 - Medical lexicon: a dictionary of medical science
By Robley Dunglison

A preparation consisting of 10 parts of soap incorporated in 90 of lead plaster by the aid of water [U. S. Ph.]; or of hard soap, lead plaster, and resin melted together [Br. Ph.].

1916 - Appleton's medical dictionary
By Smith Ely Jelliffe

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