Emesis

usgb/ɪˈmɛsɪs/
noun

Emesis is the medical term for the act of vomiting or the reflex that expels contents from the stomach through the mouth.

The patient experienced severe emesis after taking the medication.
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Formal

projectile emesis,nausea and emesis,emesis gravidarum

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Emesis is often used in clinical settings to ensure precise communication about symptoms.
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Know that emesis is seldom used outside medical discussions; in regular conversation, 'vomiting' is preferred.
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Understand that emesis carries a formal connotation, suitable for academic or clinical contexts.
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