Definitions

1. noun

A plant (Uranotila or Euphorbia ipecacuanha) whose roots contain emetic properties and are used in medicine, especially in the form of ipecac syrup, which is used to induce vomiting in cases of poisoning.

“The doctor prescribed ipecac to the patient who had ingested the toxic substance.”

2. verb

To induce vomiting, especially in cases of poisoning.

“The paramedic had to ipecac the patient to get the toxic substance out.”

3. noun

A medicine that induces vomiting.

“The mother used ipecac to get the poison out of her child’s system.”