Definition of Podophyllum

1. Noun. Perennial rhizomatous herbs.

Exact synonyms: Genus Podophyllum
Generic synonyms: Magnoliid Dicot Genus
Group relationships: Barberry Family, Berberidaceae, Family Berberidaceae
Member holonyms: May Apple, Mayapple, Podophyllum Peltatum, Wild Mandrake

Definition of Podophyllum

1. n. A genus of herbs of the Barberry family, having large palmately lobed peltate leaves and solitary flower. There are two species, the American Podohyllum peltatum, or May apple, the Himalayan P. Emodi.

Definition of Podophyllum

1. [n -LI or -LUMS]

Medical Definition of Podophyllum

1. The dried seeds and root of the mayapple (Podophyllum peltatum) from which several medicinally-useful compounds can be extracted. (09 Oct 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Podophyllum

podomechanotherapy
podomere
podomeres
podometer
podophthalmia
podophthalmic
podophthalmite
podophthalmous
podophylli
podophyllin
podophyllin
podophyllins
podophyllotoxin
podophyllous
podophyllum (current term)
Podophyllum
podophyllums
Podophyllum peltatum
podophyllum resin
podospasm
podosperm
podostomata
podotheca
podoviridae
pods
podsol
podsolic
podsolic soil
podsolization
podsolizations

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