单词 | ipecac |
释义 | ip·e·cac (ĭpĭ-kăk′) also ip·e·cac·u·an·ha (ĭp′ĭ-kăk′y-ănə) n. 1. a. A low-growing tropical American shrub (Psychotria ipecacuanha syn. Cephaelis ipecacuanha) having roots and rhizomes that yield emetine. b. The dried roots and rhizomes of this shrub. 2. A medicinal preparation made from the dried roots and rhizomes of this shrub that is used to induce vomiting, particularly in cases of poisoning and drug overdose. [Short for Portuguese ipecacuanha, from Tupí ipekaaguéne : ipeh, low + kaâ, leaves + guéne, vomit.] |
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