Dis*cu"tient (?), a. [L. discutiens, p. pr. of discutere. See Discuss.] Med.
Serving to disperse morbid matter; discussive; as, a discutient application.
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n.
An agent (as a medicinal application) which serves to disperse morbid matter.
"Foment with
discutiens."
Wiseman.
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