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General Medical Terms

watercress

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1 Definition of watercress

Meaning of watercress: Parts of the flowering plant have been used in some cultures to treat certain medical problems.

Parts of the flowering plant have been used in some cultures to treat certain medical problems. It may have anticancer effects. The scientific name is Nasturtium officinale. Also called Indian cress.

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