noun
- a resinous extract from the roots of the mayapple plant, used medicinally to treat certain skin conditions
Usage: medical
Examples
- The doctor prescribed a topical treatment containing podophyllin for the patient’s warts.
- Podophyllin is derived from the American mayapple plant.
- The pharmacist explained that podophyllin should be applied carefully to avoid skin irritation.
- Historical medical texts describe the use of podophyllin as a purgative.
- The dermatologist warned about the potential side effects of podophyllin treatment.
- Podophyllin extract has been used in traditional medicine for centuries.