copaiba

(ko-pa'bah). (U.S. and Br.) Copaiva, balsam of copaiba or copaiva; the oleoresin of Copaifera officinal is and other species of C, a. South American plant; yellowish viscid fluid of an aromatic odor and acid bitter taste; expectorant, diuretic, and stimulant to the respiratory and urogenital mucous membranes, in doses of niio-30 (0.6-2.0). solid'ifled c, ma a copaibae.