emplastic Meaning, Definition & Usage

Em*plas"tic adjective

Etymology

Cf. F. emplastique, fr. Gr. clogging. See Emplaster.

Definitions

1. Fit to be applied as a plaster; glutinous; adhesive; as, emplastic applications.

Em*plas"tic noun

Definitions

1. A medicine causing constipation.