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Epitheme vs Epithem - What's the difference?

epitheme | epithem |

Epithem is a alternative form of epitheme.



As nouns the difference between epitheme and epithem

is that epitheme is obsolete form of lang=en while epithem is any external topical application to the body, except ointments and plasters; a poultice, lotion, etc.

epitheme

English

Noun

(en noun)

    • epithem

    English

    Alternative forms

    *epitheme

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (medicine, historical) Any external topical application to the body, except ointments and plasters; a poultice, lotion, etc.
  • *, II.5.1.v:
  • *:Bruel prescribes an epitheme for the heart, of bugloss, borage, water-lily, violet waters, sweet wine, balm leaves, nutmegs, cloves, etc.