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emetic in Greek

emetic in Greek is εμετικός, εμετικό — emetic means causing nausea and vomiting.

emetic in Greek

εμετικός
adj
Pronounced: emetikos
(pharmaceutical effect) Causing nausea and vomiting.
εμετικό
noun
Pronounced: emetiko
(pharmaceutical drug) An agent that induces vomiting.

What does "emetic" mean?

  1. adjective Causing nausea and vomiting.
    "The doctor warned that the drug had an emetic effect."
  2. noun A substance that induces vomiting.
    "Doctors sometimes give an emetic to induce vomiting after poisoning."
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emetic in a sentence

  • The doctor warned that the drug had an emetic effect.
  • The plant's berries are mildly emetic if eaten.
  • Doctors sometimes give an emetic to induce vomiting after poisoning.
  • The vet kept an emetic on hand for emergencies.

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What is "emetic" in Greek?
"emetic" in Greek is εμετικός, εμετικό. emetic means: Causing nausea and vomiting.
How do you pronounce εμετικός?
"emetic" in Greek is εμετικός, pronounced "emetikos".
How do you use "emetic" in a sentence?
Example: "The doctor warned that the drug had an emetic effect." In Greek, "emetic" is εμετικός, εμετικό.
Are there other ways to say "emetic" in Greek?
Yes — Greek has 2 translations listed for "emetic": εμετικός, εμετικό.
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