Definition of "emetics" [emetics]

• Plural form of emetic. (noun)

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• "I tried the medicines most generally recommended, such as emetics, blisters, lac ammoniacum, oxymel of squills, &c. but finding little or no relief, I consulted Dr. Withering, who advised me to try the following prescription."
• "Patients with such complications may be treated with anti-emetics or H-2 antagonists."
• "Some of the seventy-six government-approved denaturants were unpleasant but fairly mild, like soap, menthol crystals, or various emetics; others, including formaldehyde, sulphuric acid, and iodine, were out-and-out poisonous."