apomorphin

/æpoʊmɔrˈfiːn/

Definitions

1. noun

A substance that acts as an antipsychotic and induces vomiting

“The patient was given apomorphin to treat their schizophrenia and prevent nausea after the medication.”

2. noun

A naturally occurring alkaloid found in ergot

“The researcher isolated and studied the properties of apomorphin in the ergot fungus.”

Synonyms

  • apomorphine
  • ergine

Antonyms

  • proemetic
  • prokinetic