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poultice

/ˈpoʊltəs/ /ˈpəʊltɪs/
noun
GeneralMedical
  1. 1 lapa countable

Definition (English)

A soft, warm mass, often of herbs, put on the skin to reduce pain or swelling.

Example Sentences

  1. A warm poultice was applied to his ankle.
    Ayak bileğine ılık bir lapa uygulandı.
  2. The doctor recommended a herbal poultice for the rash.
    Doktor kızarıklık için bitkisel bir lapa önerdi.

Synonyms

compresscataplasmpack

Collocations

apply a poulticeherbal poulticewarm poulticepoultice treatment

Related Words

inflammationsorenesshealingtreatmentherbsmedicine

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