emetic

• Substantivo que designa uma substância ou medicamento capaz de provocar vômito, usado principalmente em contextos médicos para tratar intoxicações ou esvaziar o estômago.

A noun referring to a substance or agent that induces vomiting, typically used in medical contexts to treat poisoning or for gastric emptying.

1. Substance that induces vomitingC1formalmedical

   A drug or agent that causes vomiting, used to treat poisoning or for medical procedures.

   Emético

   • The doctor administered an emetic to the patient who had ingested poison.
   • Ipecac syrup is a well-known emetic used in emergency situations.
   • The use of emetics should only be under medical supervision.

   Sinônimosvomitory