CATAPHYSICAL
Cat`a*phys"ic*al, a. Etym: [Pref. cata + physical.]
Defn: Unnatural; contrary to nature. [R.] Some artists . . . have given to Sir Walter Scott a pile of forehead which is unpleassing and cataphysical. De Quincey.
CATAPLASM
Cat"a*plasm, n. Etym: [L. cataplasma, Gr. (Med.)
Defn: A soft and moist substance applied externally to some part of the body; a poultice. Dunglison.
CATAPLEXY
Cat"a*plex`y, n. [Gr. amazement: cf. Apoplexy.] (Med.)
Defn: A morbid condition caused by an overwhelming shock or extreme fear and marked by rigidity of the muscles. — Cat`a*plec"tic (#), a.
CATAPUCE
Cat"a*puce, n. Etym: [F.] (Bot.)
Defn: Spurge. [Obs.]
CATAPULT
Cat"a*pult, n. Etym: [L. catapulta, Gr.
1. (Mil. Antiq.)