unfester

/ʌnˈfɛstər/

Definitions

1. verb

to remove or relieve the inflammation or discharge from a festering wound or sore

“The doctor had to unfester the wound before applying a dressing.”

2. noun

a person or thing that unfesters

“The nurse was an expert unfester who handled the wound with care.”

Synonyms

  • heal
  • unseal

Antonyms

  • infect
  • reinfect