ɪˌtin, -tɪn noun Pharmacology.
a crystalline or white powdery substance, C 29 H 40 N 2 O 4 , the active principle of ipecac: used chiefly in the treatment of amebic dysentery and as an emetic and expectorant.
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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) | |
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| 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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