emetine

(em′ə tēn′, -tin)

noun

an emetic alkaloid, CHNO, obtained from ipecac root, used chiefly in the treatment of amebiasis

Origin: emetic + -ine

See emetine in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A bitter-tasting crystalline alkaloid, C₂₉H₄₀N₂O₄, derived from ipecac root and used in the treatment of amebiasis and as an emetic.

Origin:

Origin: French émétine

Origin: , from émétique, emetic

Origin: , from Latin emeticus; see emetic

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