apomorphia

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• Apomorphia — Ap o*mor phi*a, Apomorphine Ap o*mor phine, n. [Pref. apo + morphia, morphine.] (Chem.) A crystalline alkaloid obtained from morphia. It is a powerful emetic. [1913 Webster] || …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• Apomorphine — Apomorphia Ap o*mor phi*a, Apomorphine Ap o*mor phine, n. [Pref. apo + morphia, morphine.] (Chem.) A crystalline alkaloid obtained from morphia. It is a powerful emetic. [1913 Webster] || …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• apomorphine — /æpəˈmɔfin/ (say apuh mawfeen) noun an artificial crystalline alkaloid prepared from morphine, formerly used in the form of the hydrochloride as an emetic and expectorant. Also, apomorphin /æpəˈmɔfən/ (say apuh mawfuhn), apomorphia /æpəˈmɔfiə/… …