Ep'i-them, n.

n. [Gr. ἐπίθεμα, that which is laid upon a thing, an external application, from ἐπιτιθέναι, to lay or put on, to put to or beside, to add, from ἐπί, on, and τιθέναι, to lay or put; Lat. epithema, Fr. épithème.] (Med.) Any external topical application to the body, except ointments and plasters; lotion.