Definition of Rupturewort

1. Noun. Common prostrate Old World herb often used as a ground cover; formerly reputed to cure ruptures.

Exact synonyms: Hernaria Glabra
Group relationships: Genus Hernaria, Hernaria
Generic synonyms: Ground Cover, Groundcover

Definition of Rupturewort

1. n. Same as Burstwort.

Definition of Rupturewort

1. Noun. burstwort ¹

2. Noun. A West Indian plant (''Alternanthera polygonoides'') somewhat resembling burstwort. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Rupturewort

1. Same as Burstwort. A West Indian plant (Alternanthera polygonoides) somewhat resembling burstwort. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Rupturewort

ruption
ruptions
ruptive
ruptuaries
ruptuary
rupture
rupture of membranes
ruptured
ruptured aneurysm
ruptured appendix
ruptured disk
ruptured intervertebral disc
ruptured spleen
ruptures
rupturewort (current term)
ruptureworts
rupturing
rural
rural area
rural cutaneous leishmaniasis
rural health
rural health services
rural population
rural sanitary district
rurales
ruralise
ruralised
ruralises
ruralising

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