| epithem | <medicine> Any external topical application to the body, except ointments and plasters, as a poultice, lotion, etc. Origin: L. Epithema, Gr, fr. To lay or put on: cf. F. Epitheme. See Epithet. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| epithema | <ornithology> A horny excrescence upon the beak of birds. Origin: NL, from Gr. Upon + a case, box, fr. To place. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |