podophyllin
/ˌpoʊdəˈfɪlɪn/
noun
- A bitter, resinous substance obtained from the roots of the mayapple plant, used in medicine to treat warts and certain skin conditions.
- Podophyllin is a powerful treatment that must be used carefully to avoid skin irritation.
- In the past, podophyllin was also used as a laxative, but that is rare today.
- The doctor applied podophyllin to the wart to help remove it.