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ipecac

/ˈɪp.ɪ.kæk/

Traduction: Médicament utilisé pour provoquer des vomissements, notamment en cas de surdosage médicamenteux ou d'empoisonnement.

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/ˈɪp.ɪ.kæk/C1formalmedical
  • frMédicament utilisé pour provoquer des vomissements, notamment en cas de surdosage médicamenteux ou d'empoisonnement.

A medicinal drug used to induce vomiting, particularly in cases of drug overdose or poisoning.

  1. Emetic drugC1formalmedical

    A medicinal substance derived from the dried root of the ipecacuanha plant, used to induce vomiting, particularly in cases of poisoning or drug overdose.

    frIpeca (émétique)

    • The doctor administered ipecac to the patient who had ingested a toxic substance.
    • Ipecac syrup was once a common household remedy for accidental poisoning.
    • Medical guidelines now advise against routine use of ipecac for poisoning.
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