Ipecacuanha
Translation of "ipecacuanha" into Russian
ipecacuanha
NounUK
/ˌɪpɪkəˈkwɑːnə/
US
/ˌɪpɪkəˈkwɑnə/
ipecacuanha
ipecacuanhas pl
The doctor prescribed ipecacuanha to induce vomiting.
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Definitions
ipecacuanha
NounUK
/ˌɪpɪkəˈkwɑːnə/
US
/ˌɪpɪkəˈkwɑnə/
A medicinal plant native to South America, known for its roots that are used to produce an emetic and expectorant.
The doctor prescribed ipecacuanha to induce vomiting in cases of poisoning.
The dried root of the ipecacuanha plant, used in medicine to induce vomiting.
The pharmacist prepared a tincture using ipecacuanha for the patient.
An emetic preparation or syrup made from the dried root of the ipecacuanha plant.
Old pharmacopoeias list ipecacuanha as a household remedy for accidental poisoning.
ipecacuanha
AdjectiveUK
/ˌɪpɪkəˈkwɑːnə/
US
/ˌɪpɪkəˈkwɑnə/
Of, relating to, or derived from the ipecacuanha plant or its medicinal preparation.
The patient was given an ipecacuanha emetic after ingesting the toxin.