ipecac

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Definitions

noun

The plant ipecacuanha (Psychotria ipecacuanha) or its root.
Syrup of ipecac, produced from this plant's root, used to induce emesis (vomiting).

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Synonyms

syrup ipecacuanha wild ipecacuanha jalap cuprea bark epazote elcaja elaterin caapeba jicama tacamahac inula jalapa cicuta tacamahaca elecampane

Associated

emetine emetic alkaloid panopticon biosynthesis vomiting neat relapse cough induce poisoning

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