as in plaster
a medicated covering used to heal an injury the doctor ordered the placement of a cataplasm on the wound until it closed up

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plaster
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  • Inside, there is cracked, deteriorated and missing plaster on the walls and ceiling as well as peeling and flaking paint, signs of water damage and biological growth in various areas, the report said.
    Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2025
  • These elements are reflected in the use of subtle curves mimicking the form of the waves; a material palette of light plasters, soothing beige tones, and warm metals; and a contemporary and modern design approach aligned with Dubai’s future.
    Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 25 July 2025
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“Cataplasm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cataplasm. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.

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