charta

noun

char·​ta ˈkärt-ə How to pronounce charta (audio)
plural chartae -ˌē How to pronounce charta (audio)
1
: a strip of paper impregnated or coated with a medicinal substance and used for external application
2
: a paper folded to contain a medicinal powder

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“Charta.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/charta. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.

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