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emetic. 1. causing vomiting. 2. an agent that does this; examples are a strong solution of salt, mustard water, powdered ipecac, and ipecac syrup. Emetics should not be used when lye or other strong alkalis or acids have been swallowed, since vomiting may rupture the already weakened walls of the esophagus. Examples of such acids and alkalis ...
Define emetic. emetic synonyms, emetic pronunciation, emetic translation, English dictionary definition of emetic. adj. Causing vomiting. n. An agent that causes ...
Definition of emetic noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Definition of emetic noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Emetics synonyms, Emetics pronunciation, Emetics translation, English dictionary definition of Emetics. adj. Causing vomiting. n. An agent that causes vomiting. e·met′i·cal·ly adv. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
Vomiting (also known as emesis and throwing up) is the involuntary, forceful expulsion of the contents of one's stomach through the mouth and sometimes the nose.. Vomiting can be the result of ailments like food poisoning, gastroenteritis, pregnancy, motion sickness, or hangover; or it can be an after effect of diseases such as brain tumors, elevated intracranial pressure, or overexposure to ionizing radiation.
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