Vomica Definition

vŏmĭ-kə
vomica
noun
Profuse expectoration of putrid matter.
American Heritage Medicine
An abnormal pus-containing cavity, usually in a lung, caused by deterioration of tissue.
American Heritage Medicine
The pus contained in such a cavity.
American Heritage Medicine

Origin of Vomica

  • Latin gathering of pus, ulcer from vomere to vomit, discharge vomit

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • Latin, from vomere to throw up, vomit.

    From Wiktionary

Vomica Sentence Examples

  • In 1676 Wepfer and Conrad Brunner demonstrated on dogs the tetanizing action of nux vomica, and similar rough experiments were repeated from time to time with other substances by later investigators.

  • Nux vomica, gamboge, caoutchouc, cardamoms, teak and other valuable woods and gums are among the natural products.

  • When the nervous system is below par, and both secretion and movements are deficient in the stomach, nervine tonics, such as nux vomica or strychnine, are most useful.

  • In such cases nux vomica or strychnine is useful.

  • Citrate - ferric ammonium citrate - ferric ammonium citrate - iron deficiency Nux vomica - stimulant of gastrointestinal tract, increase appetite.

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Words Starting With

VVOVOM

Words Ending With

ACAICA

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