Emetic
adjective
Somewhat that makes someone vomit.
The physician provided her with an emetic to cleanse her stomach
Often appears as...
- emetic substances
- emetic effects
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
noun
A medicine or other substance which causes vomiting.
She took an emetic to rid her body of the poison
Often appears as...
- take an emetic
- provide an emetic
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
adjective
Somewhat that makes someone vomit.
The physician provided her with an emetic to cleanse her stomach
Often appears as...
- emetic substances
- emetic effects
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
noun
A medicine or other substance which causes vomiting.
She took an emetic to rid her body of the poison
Often appears as...
- take an emetic
- provide an emetic
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Context
Used primarily in medical or healthcare settings, indicating a professional tone.
The doctor assessed the patient and prescribed an emetic.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Negative
Although causing vomiting sounds negative, emetics can be helpful in medical treatments.
To treat the overdose, medical staff administered an emetic.
Pro Tip 3/3Emergency Situations
Used to describe actions in urgent scenarios like poisoning, stressing its seriousness.
After ingesting the toxin, an emetic was essential to prevent further damage.
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Context
Used primarily in medical or healthcare settings, indicating a professional tone.
The doctor assessed the patient and prescribed an emetic.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Negative
Although causing vomiting sounds negative, emetics can be helpful in medical treatments.
To treat the overdose, medical staff administered an emetic.
Pro Tip 3/3Emergency Situations
Used to describe actions in urgent scenarios like poisoning, stressing its seriousness.
After ingesting the toxin, an emetic was essential to prevent further damage.
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Context
Used primarily in medical or healthcare settings, indicating a professional tone.
The doctor assessed the patient and prescribed an emetic.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Negative
Although causing vomiting sounds negative, emetics can be helpful in medical treatments.
To treat the overdose, medical staff administered an emetic.
Pro Tip 3/3Emergency Situations
Used to describe actions in urgent scenarios like poisoning, stressing its seriousness.
After ingesting the toxin, an emetic was essential to prevent further damage.
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