cicatrizant

/sɪkətrɪzənt/

Definitions

1. noun

A substance, such as a healing ointment, that promotes the formation of scar tissue and accelerates the healing of wounds.

“The medic used a cicatrizant to treat the burn victim’s wounds.”

Synonyms

  • healing agent
  • wound ointment

Antonyms

  • corrosive agent
  • toxic substance