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emetine
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[ˈɛmɪtiːn], (Noun)
Definitions:
- an alkaloid present in ipecacuanha and formerly used in the treatment of amoebic infections and as an emetic in aversion therapy
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Origin
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early 19th century: from Greek emetos ‘vomiting’ + -ine
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