apomorphine Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a morphine derivative that is not as strong as morphine; used as an emetic and in small doses as a sedative

WordNet

Ap`o*mor"phi*a, Ap`o*mor"phine noun (Also<
  • Apomorphia
  • Apomorphine
)
Etymology
Pref. apo- + morphia, morphine.
Definitions
  1. (Chem.) A crystalline alkaloid obtained from morphia. It is a powerful emetic.

Webster 1913