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Word: Emetine
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
early 19th century: from Greek emetos ‘vomiting’ + -ine
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈɛmɪtiːn
Dialects: British English
Definition:
an alkaloid present in ipecacuanha and formerly used in the treatment of amoebic infections and as an emetic in aversion therapy.
Short Definition:alkaloid present in ipecacuanha and formerly used in treatment of amoebic infections and as emetic
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