thuốc nôn
Definition
- Noun:
- Emetic: A substance, typically a medicine, that is used to induce vomiting. It is administered to empty the stomach, often in cases of poisoning or after ingesting something harmful.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Bác sĩ đã cho bệnh nhân uống thuốc nôn. (The doctor gave the patient an emetic.)
- Thuốc nôn chỉ nên được sử dụng dưới sự hướng dẫn của chuyên gia y tế. (Emetics should only be used under the guidance of a medical professional.)
- Trong trường hợp ngộ độc, đôi khi cần dùng đến thuốc nôn. (In cases of poisoning, an emetic is sometimes necessary.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is a compound noun, where "thuốc" means medicine/drug and "nôn" means to vomit. It specifically refers to the agent that causes the action.
Variants and Related Words
- Gây nôn (v): to induce vomiting.
- Phương pháp gây nôn không phải lúc nào cũng an toàn. (The method of inducing vomiting is not always safe.)
Synonyms
- Emetic: A medicine or other substance which causes vomiting.
- Vomitive: Another term for an agent that induces vomiting.
Important Note
- The use of emetics is a serious medical intervention and is generally not recommended without direct instruction from a poison control center or doctor, as it can be dangerous with certain ingested substances.