A substance that causes vomiting, used to treat some types of poisoning and drug overdose. The most widely used emetic is ipecacuanha.
            
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             A substance that causes vomiting, used to treat some types of poisoning and drug overdose. The most widely used emetic is ipecacuanha.  | 
    
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