emetine

noun

em·​e·​tine ˈe-mə-ˌtēn How to pronounce emetine (audio)
: an emetic alkaloid C29H40N2O4 extracted from ipecac root and used especially to treat amebiasis

Word History

First Known Use

1819, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of emetine was in 1819

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“Emetine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/emetine. Accessed 8 Dec. 2024.

Medical Definition

emetine

noun
em·​e·​tine ˈem-ə-ˌtēn How to pronounce emetine (audio)
: an amorphous alkaloid C29H40N2O4 extracted from ipecac root and used as an emetic and expectorant
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