nux vomica

noun

nux vom·i·ca | \ ˈnəks-ˈvä-mi-kə

plural nux vomica

Definition of nux vomica

1 : the poisonous disk-shaped seed of a tree (Strychnos nux-vomica of the family Loganiaceae) of southern Asia that contains several alkaloids and especially strychnine and brucine also : the tree yielding nux vomica

2 : a drug containing nux vomica

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Recent Examples on the Web Some were said to contain nux vomica, which the FDA noted contains strychnine, a potent poison used to kill rodents. — Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 16 June 2020 Regulators have issued five warning letters this year to companies selling products with nightshade or nux vomica. — Matthew Perrone, chicagotribune.com, 18 Dec. 2017

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nux vomica

noun

nux vom·i·ca | \ ˈnəks-ˈväm-i-kə

plural nux vomica

Medical Definition of nux vomica

1 : the poisonous seed of an Asian tree of the genus Strychnos (S. nux-vomica) that contains several alkaloids and especially strychnine and brucine also : the tree yielding nux vomica

2 : a drug containing nux vomica