EMETINE


Meaning of EMETINE in English

ˈeməˌtēn, -ət ə n noun

( -s )

Etymology: French émétine, from émétique emetic (from Latin emetica ) + -ine

: an amorphous alkaloid C 29 H 40 N 2 O 4 extracted from ipecac root and used as an emetic, expectorant, and amebicide

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