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