SPARADRAPUM VESICATORIUM
\spˈaɹɐdɹˌapəm vˌɛsɪkɐtˈɔːɹi͡əm], \spˈaɹɐdɹˌapəm vˌɛsɪkɐtˈɔːɹiəm], \s_p_ˈa_ɹ_ɐ_d_ɹ_ˌa_p_ə_m v_ˌɛ_s_ɪ_k_ɐ_t_ˈɔː_ɹ_iə_m]\
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Several substances have been introduced as substitutes for blistering plaster, (see Emplastrum Lyttae) under the names, Tela vesicato'ria, Blistering Tissue, &c., and other forms of which are the Taffetas vesicant ou epispastique, Papier epispastique, Charta vesicato'ria. They are made of an ethereal or alcoholic extract of cantharides, or of cantharidin, mixed with wax, and spread, in a very fine layer, on silk or paper previously oiled or waxed. They are efficient agents.
By Robley Dunglison
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