Definition

A white crystalline substance that comes from morphine and is used in medicine to make people vomit.

Example

The doctor prescribed apomorphine to help the patient with severe nausea.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of apomorphine?

Yeah, I think it's used to induce vomiting in some cases, right?

Exactly! It's a morphine derivative that can be pretty powerful.

That's interesting; I never knew it had such strong effects!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Apomorphine is formed from "apo-" (meaning away from) and "morphe" (meaning form or shape). The word describes a substance that alters the form or shape of something, particularly in a pharmacological context where it affects the body's response.

Memory Tip

Think of 'apo-' meaning 'away from' and 'morphe' meaning 'form' — this helps you remember that apomorphine is a substance that changes the form or response of the body.

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