discutient Meaning, Definition & Usage

Dis*cu"tient adjective

Etymology

L. discutiens, p. pr. of discutere. See Discuss.

Definitions

1. (Med.) Serving to disperse morbid matter; discussive; as, a discutient application. -- n. An agent (as a medicinal application) which serves to disperse morbid matter. "Foment with discutiens." Wiseman.