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ipecacuanha

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The correct spelling is ipecacuanha. The root of Carapichea ipecacuanha, used as an emetic or purgative; a preparation of this root used as a drug; ipecac.

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noun

  1. 1.The root of Carapichea ipecacuanha, used as an emetic or purgative; a preparation of this root used as a drug; ipecac.
  2. 2.The flowering plant Carapichea ipecacuanha.

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