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Definition of Emetic
1. Noun. A medicine that induces nausea and vomiting.
Specialized synonyms: Ipecac, Dry Mustard, Powdered Mustard
Generic synonyms: Curative, Cure, Remedy, Therapeutic
Derivative terms: Nauseate, Vomit
Definition of Emetic
1. a. Inducing to vomit; exciting the stomach to discharge its contents by the mouth.
Definition of Emetic
1. Adjective. (medicine) causing nausea and vomiting ¹
2. Noun. an agent that induces vomiting ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Emetic
1. a substance which induces vomiting [n -S]
Medical Definition of Emetic
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Lexicographical Neighbors of Emetic
Literary usage of Emetic
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. A Manual of Medical Jurisprudence by Alfred Swaine Taylor (1897)
"Tartar emetic is a constituent of many proprietary and patent cough medicines;
... Symptoms and Effects—When tartar emetic is taken in a poisonous do>e, ..."
2. The Practitioner by Gale Group, ProQuest Information and Learning Company (1869)
"The objections raised against the emetic method of treatment in croup are ...
The emetic produces different results according to the mode of administration. ..."
3. The American Journal of the Medical Sciences by Southern Society for Clinical Investigation (U.S.) (1839)
"The conclusions of Dr. T. from his numerous experiments are 1. that the Kermes
acts with more certainty asan emetic in the dose of from two to three grains ..."
4. The Journal of Physiology by Physiological Society (Great Britain). (1879)
"In this paper we proceed to follow out this supposition, and we commence with
tartar emetic. In the present series of experiments, as in our previous series ..."
5. A Universal formulary: Containing the Methods of Preparing and Administering by Robert Eglesfeld Griffith (1866)
"Л ved, add the syrup; emetic and expectorant, to the dose. ... R. Tartar emetic,
one to two scruples. Tepid solution of gum Arabic, one pint To overcome ..."
6. Dr. Chase's Recipes: Or, Information for Everybody; an Invaluable Collection by A W Chase, William Wesley Cook (1920)
"Give an emetic, then calcined magnesia or soda and water, ... Give an emetic,
then sweet oil or flaxseed tea or milk and water freely. ..."
7. Poisons: Their Effects and Detection by Alexander Wynter Blyth, Meredith Wynter Blyth (1906)
"(f grain).t The dose of tartar emetic for horses and cattle is very large, as
much as 5'832 ... Effects of Tartar emetic and of Antimony Oxide on Animals. ..."
8. Resources of the Southern Fields and Forests, Medical, Economical, and by Francis Peyre Porcher (1869)
"emetic, x-xx grs. ; as a stimulating expectorant, iii-v grs. ; or an infusion of
one-half ounce of the root to one pint of water— dose, a tablespoonful ..."
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