morindone

/mɒrɪndəʊn/

Definitions

1. noun

A chemical compound, a naphthoquinone found in the root of Morinda citrifolia, used as an antiseptic and anti-inflammatory.

“Morindone has been used in traditional medicine for its wound-healing properties.”

Synonyms

  • antiseptic
  • naphthoquinone

Antonyms

  • antibiotic