emetin
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emetine or emetin (ˈɛməˌtiːn, -tɪn, ˈɛmətɪn) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| a white bitter poisonous alkaloid obtained from ipecacuanha: the hydrochloride is used to treat amoebic infections. Formula: C29H40O4N2 | |
| [C19: from French émétine; see | |
| emetin or emetin | |
| —n | |
| [C19: from French émétine; see | |
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Emetin
is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |
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