emetine

noun em·e·tine \ˈe-mə-ˌtēn\

Definition of EMETINE

: an emetic alkaloid C₂₉H₄₀N₂O₄ extracted from ipecac root and used especially to treat amebiasis

1819

Medical Dictionary

noun em·e·tine \ˈem-ə-ˌtēn\

: an amorphous alkaloid C₂₉H₄₀N₂O₄ extracted from ipecac root and used as an emetic and expectorant

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