emetine

English

/ˈɛmɪˌtiːn/

noun
Definitions
  • (chemistry) A white crystalline bitter alkaloid, chemical formula C, extracted from ipecacuanha root, and regarded as its peculiar emetic principle.

Etymology

Derived from Ancient Greek ἔμετος (vomiting).

Origin

Ancient Greek

ἔμετος

Gloss

vomiting

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