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Definition of Emetine

1. n. A white crystalline bitter alkaloid extracted from ipecacuanha root, and regarded as its peculiar emetic principle.

Definition of Emetine

1. an alkaloid [n -S] - See also: alkaloid

Medical Definition of Emetine

1. A white crystalline bitter alkaloid extracted from ipecacuanha root, and regarded as its peculiar emetic principle. See: Emetic. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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