Emetine

noun

/ˈɛmɪˌtiːn/

Word Frequency: 0.1

Definitions

1.nounA white crystalline bitter alkaloid, chemical formula C29H40N2O4, extracted from ipecacuanha root, and regarded as its peculiar emetic principle.

Synonyms

alkaloid hydrochloride iodide cephaeline dehydroemetine ipecac ipecacuanha minepentate emethallicin ethacridine emetogen emetick

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