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吐根碱
tǔ​gēn​jiǎn

emetine

Origin Definitions Defs Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents
吐根碱 吐根鹼 tǔ​gēn​jiǎn
emetine
An alkaloid derived from the root of the ipecacuanha plant; it is highly toxic and used as an expectorant or to treat amoebic dysentery.
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