chaulmoogric

/ˌtʃaʊlməʊˈɡrɪk/ or /ˌtʃɔɪlmoʊˈɡrɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or obtained from chaulmoogra oil, a plant-based compound used in the past to treat leprosy

“Chaulmoogric acids were once thought to be the key to curing leprosy.”

2. noun

a person or treatment related to chaulmoogra oil

“The chaulmoogric specialist helped develop new treatments for leprosy patients.”

Synonyms

  • leprostatic
  • leprosy-related

Antonyms

  • antileprosy
  • non-leprosy