ipecac (Meaning)
Wordnet
ipecac (n)
a medicinal drug used to evoke vomiting (especially in cases of drug overdose or poisoning)
Webster
ipecac (n.)
An abbreviation of Ipecacuanha, and in more frequent use.
Synonyms & Antonyms of ipecac
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ipecac Sentence Examples
- Ipecac is a medicinal plant native to Central and South America.
- The roots of the ipecac plant contain emetine, a substance used in medicine.
- Ipecac syrup is commonly used to induce vomiting in cases of accidental poisoning.
- The taste of ipecac syrup is bitter and unpleasant, which helps trigger the vomiting reflex.
- Medical professionals may administer ipecac syrup to remove toxic substances from the stomach.
- Ipecac syrup should only be used under the guidance of a healthcare professional.
- Ingesting ipecac syrup can lead to dehydration and electrolyte imbalances.
- Some countries have restricted the sale of ipecac syrup due to concerns about misuse.
- The use of ipecac syrup has declined with the availability of other treatments for poisoning.
- The production of ipecac syrup involves extracting emetine from the roots of the ipecac plant.
FAQs About the word ipecac
a medicinal drug used to evoke vomiting (especially in cases of drug overdose or poisoning)An abbreviation of Ipecacuanha, and in more frequent use.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Ipecac is a medicinal plant native to Central and South America.
The roots of the ipecac plant contain emetine, a substance used in medicine.
Ipecac syrup is commonly used to induce vomiting in cases of accidental poisoning.
The taste of ipecac syrup is bitter and unpleasant, which helps trigger the vomiting reflex.
