Swahili
tapisho
ta-PI-sho
How to say it
Swahilitapishota-PI-shosoon
Englishemeticsoon
Frenchémétiquesoon
Meaning
a medicine that induces vomiting, an emetic.
Good to know
tapishi; pharm. emetic
Examples
- Daktari alimpa mgonjwa tapisho baada ya sumu kumezwa.The doctor gave the patient an emetic after the poison was swallowed.
- Tapisho hili linafanya kazi haraka.This emetic works quickly.
- Hakuna haja ya tapisho isipokuwa kwa dharura.There is no need for an emetic except in an emergency.
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