colchicine

/ˈkɒlkɪsɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A medication used to treat gout and other types of arthritis, derived from the plant Colchicum autumnale.

“The doctor prescribed colchicine to alleviate her symptoms of gout.”

Synonyms

  • anti-inflammatory
  • gout medication

Antonyms

  • gout exacerbator