ip·e·cac ( p -k k ) also ip·e·cac·u·an·ha (p-kky -n )n. 1. a. A low-growing tropical American shrub (Cephaelis ipecacuanha) having roots and rhizomes that yield emetine. b. The dried roots and rhizomes of this shrub. 2. A medicinal preparation made from the dried roots and rhizomes of this shrub that is used to induce vomiting, particularly in cases of poisoning and drug overdose. [Short for Portuguese ipecacuanha, from Tupi ipekaaguéne : ipeh, low + kaâ, leaves + guéne, vomit.] |
ipecacuanha [ˌɪpɪˌkækjʊˈænə], ipecac [ˈɪpɪˌkæk]
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1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Plants) a low-growing South American rubiaceous shrub, Cephaelis ipecacuanha
2. (Medicine / Pharmacology) a drug prepared from the dried roots of this plant, used as a purgative and emetic
[from Portuguese, from Tupi ipekaaguéne, from ipeh low + kaa leaves + guéne vomit]
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