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Definition of "vomica" []

  • Profuse expectoration of putrid matter. (noun)
  • An abnormal pus-containing cavity, usually in a lung, caused by deterioration of tissue. (noun)
  • The pus contained in such a cavity. (noun)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "vomica" in a sentence
  • "Five homeopathic medicines were used: Lachesis, Natrum muriaticum, Nux vomica, Pulsatilla, and Sepia."
  • "Some examples of remedies commonly used areChamomilla, Nux vomica, Ipecac, andColchicum."
  • "The characteristic floristic elements are Manilkara hexandra, Mimusops elengi, Diospyros ebernum, Strychnos nux-vomica, Eugenia spp.,"