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poultices

noun

plural of poultice

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a medicated covering used to heal an injury placed a poultice over the infected cut

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Recent Examples of poultices The Holistic Touch treatment uses Ayurvedic techniques to rebalance the body’s energy, including healing poultices and marma-point stimulation. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026

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plasters

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Rehydration tablets, antihistamines, hydrocortisone cream, plasters and bandages, painkillers and antacids, plus insect repellent and SPF are in Hammond’s suitcase.

— Julia Buckley, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
Mahmood said the company has already raised $175,000 for the project and that his team is building a series of plasters, Bloomberg reported.

— Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2025

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