noun🔗ShareThe plant ipecacuanha (Psychotria ipecacuanha) or its root."The old medical book described how ipecac was once used to induce vomiting in cases of poisoning. "plantmedicinesubstanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSyrup of ipecac, produced from this plant's root, used to induce emesis (vomiting)."The doctor warned against keeping ipecac at home anymore because it is no longer recommended for treating most poisonings and can sometimes cause more harm than good. "medicineplantsubstancebodyphysiologybiochemistryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
