abscessroot

/ˈæbsɛsroʊt/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of plant with medicinal properties, particularly for treating abscesses or infections

“The herbalist used abscessroot to create a poultice for her patient’s infected wound.”

Synonyms

  • abscesswort
  • infectionroot

Antonyms

  • antibacterial
  • antifungal