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Ipecac

Ip′e-cac

(ĭp′ē̍-kăk)
,
Noun.
An abbreviation of
Ipecacuanha
, and in more frequent use.

Definition 2024


ipecac

ipecac

English

Noun

ipecac (countable and uncountable, plural ipecacs)

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

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