"epithem" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈɛpɪθəm/ [UK] Forms: epithems [plural], epitheme [alternative]
Etymology: Borrowed from Ancient Greek ἐπίθεμα (epíthema). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|grc|ἐπίθεμα}} Ancient Greek ἐπίθεμα (epíthema) Head templates: {{en-noun}} epithem (plural epithems)
  1. (medicine, historical) Any external topical application to the body, except ointments and plasters; a poultice, lotion, etc. Tags: historical
    Sense id: en-epithem-en-noun-5JSk8lpC Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Medicine Topics: medicine, sciences

Inflected forms

Alternative forms

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