Ipecac: meaning, definitions and examples
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ipecac
[ หษชpษชkรฆk ]
medicinal use
Ipecac is a substance derived from the dried root of the ipecacuanha plant, traditionally used as an emetic to induce vomiting in cases of poisoning. It stimulates the stomach lining and promotes nausea, helping to expel ingested toxins. However, its use has declined due to safety concerns and the development of better alternatives.
Synonyms
emetic, vomit-inducing agent.
Examples of usage
- He took ipecac to induce vomiting after accidentally ingesting poison.
- The doctor recommended ipecac as a last resort for emergency treatment.
- Ipecac was frequently used in the past for treating various poisonings.
Translations
Translations of the word "ipecac" in other languages:
๐ต๐น ipecacuanha
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคชเฅเคเคพเค
๐ฉ๐ช Ipecacuanha
๐ฎ๐ฉ ipekakuan
๐บ๐ฆ ััะฟะฐะฝััะบะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ ipekakuan
๐ฏ๐ต ใคใใซใฏ
๐ซ๐ท ipecacuanha
๐ช๐ธ ipecacuana
๐น๐ท ipekakuan
๐ฐ๐ท ์ดํ์นด์ฟ ์ํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฅูุจููุงููุงูุง
๐จ๐ฟ ipecak
๐ธ๐ฐ ipecak
๐จ๐ณ ๅๆ น
๐ธ๐ฎ ipekakuan
๐ฎ๐ธ รญpekak
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะธะฟะตะบะฐะบ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ipekakuan
๐ฒ๐ฝ ipecacuana
Etymology
The word 'ipecac' originates from the Brazilian Tupi language 'ipecacuanha' (from 'รฏ' meaning 'the' and 'peka' meaning 'trembling' or 'the shaking tree') in reference to the tree from which the medicinal root is derived. This plant was first introduced to Europe in the early 17th century when its therapeutic properties became known among medical practitioners. The ipecacuanha root was historically valued for its ability to induce vomiting and has been extensively used in folk medicine and pharmacology. Throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries, ipecac found its way into many household medicine cabinets before concerns over its safety and effectiveness led to its decline in use. Today, ipecac's role in emergency medicine is limited, as medical professionals recommend other methods for treating poisonings.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #31,694 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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