Brazilian ipecac
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brazilian ipecac — noun Usage: usually capitalized B : ipecac 2a … Useful english dictionary
Ipecac — A naturally occurring substance with multiple properties including the ability to cause vomiting (emesis). Ipecac is derived from dried roots of a bush called Uragoga ipecacuanha that is native to Brazil. In the past, a sizable proportion of… … Medical dictionary
cartagena ipecac — noun Usage: usually capitalized C Etymology: from Cartagena, seaport in Colombia where it is exported : ipecac derived from a Brazilian tree (Cephaelis acuminata) called also Panama ipecac … Useful english dictionary
white ipecac — noun or white ipecacuanha 1. : ipecac spurge 2. a. : a Brazilian plant (Ionidium ipecacuanha) of the family Violaceae b. : the root of this plant which has the properties of ipecac … Useful english dictionary
Uragoga — A genus of tropical plants (family Rubiaceae). U. ipecacuanha (Cephaelis ipecacuanha) is the source of Rio or Brazilian ipecac; U. acuminata (C. acuminata) is the source of Cartagena, Nicaragua, or Panama ipecac. SYN: Cephaelis … Medical dictionary
Asclepias Curassavica — Ipecacuanha Ip e*cac u*an ha ([i^]p [ e]*k[a^]k [ u]*[a^]n [.a]), n. [Pg. ipecacuanha (cf. Sp. ipecacuana); fr. Braz. ipe kaa guena, prop., a creeping plant that causes vomiting.] (Med. & Bot.) The root of a Brazilian rubiaceous herb ({Cepha[… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Cephaelis Ipecacuanha — Ipecacuanha Ip e*cac u*an ha ([i^]p [ e]*k[a^]k [ u]*[a^]n [.a]), n. [Pg. ipecacuanha (cf. Sp. ipecacuana); fr. Braz. ipe kaa guena, prop., a creeping plant that causes vomiting.] (Med. & Bot.) The root of a Brazilian rubiaceous herb ({Cepha[… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Ionidium Ipecacuanha — Ipecacuanha Ip e*cac u*an ha ([i^]p [ e]*k[a^]k [ u]*[a^]n [.a]), n. [Pg. ipecacuanha (cf. Sp. ipecacuana); fr. Braz. ipe kaa guena, prop., a creeping plant that causes vomiting.] (Med. & Bot.) The root of a Brazilian rubiaceous herb ({Cepha[… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Ipecacuanha — Ip e*cac u*an ha ([i^]p [ e]*k[a^]k [ u]*[a^]n [.a]), n. [Pg. ipecacuanha (cf. Sp. ipecacuana); fr. Braz. ipe kaa guena, prop., a creeping plant that causes vomiting.] (Med. & Bot.) The root of a Brazilian rubiaceous herb ({Cepha[ e]lis… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Psychotria emetica — Ipecacuanha Ip e*cac u*an ha ([i^]p [ e]*k[a^]k [ u]*[a^]n [.a]), n. [Pg. ipecacuanha (cf. Sp. ipecacuana); fr. Braz. ipe kaa guena, prop., a creeping plant that causes vomiting.] (Med. & Bot.) The root of a Brazilian rubiaceous herb ({Cepha[… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
