v. t.
This, although now an old an inveterate evil, might be eradicated by vigorous treatment. Southey.
n. [ L. eradicatio: cf. F. éradication. ]
a. [ Cf. éradicatif. ] Tending or serving to eradicate; curing or destroying thoroughly, as a disease or any evil. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. (Med.) A medicine that effects a radical cure. Whitlock. [ 1913 Webster ]