EMETICALLY

Etymology

Adverb

emetically (not comparable)

As an emetic; so as to induce vomiting.

Source: Wiktionary


EMETIC

E*met"ic, a. Etym: [L. emeticus, Gr. vomere: cf. F. émétique. See Vomit.] (Med.)

Definition: Inducing to vomit; exciting the stomach to discharge its contents by the mouth.

– n.

Definition: A medicine which causes vomiting.

EMETICAL

E*met"ic*al, a.

Definition: Inducing to vomit; producing vomiting; emetic.

– E*met"ic*al*ly, adv.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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