emetine
/ˈɛmətiːn/
noun
- A bitter, poisonous substance obtained from ipecac root, used in medicine to cause vomiting and to treat amoebic infections.
- Emetine is still used in some countries to treat severe amoebic dysentery.
- Researchers studied the effects of emetine on certain parasites in the lab.
- The doctor prescribed emetine to help the patient expel the poison.