Emesis

/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

noun

The act of expelling stomach contents through the mouth.

After the severe headache, emesis followed.
Visual representation of "emesis" - The act of expelling stomach contents through the mouth.

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cyclic emesis,acute emesis,chronic emesis

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.
Visual representation of "emesis" - Emesis is the medical term for the act of vomiting or the reflex that expels contents from the stomach through the mouth.

Usage tips

Formal

projectile emesis,nausea and emesis,emesis gravidarum

noun

The act of expelling stomach contents through the mouth.

After the severe headache, emesis followed.
Visual representation of "emesis" - The act of expelling stomach contents through the mouth.

Usage tips

Neutral

cyclic emesis,acute emesis,chronic emesis

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Emesis is often used in clinical settings to ensure precise communication about symptoms.
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Contextual Usage

Definition

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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Medical Term

Definition

Emesis is often used in clinical settings to ensure precise communication about symptoms.
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Contextual Usage

Definition

Know that emesis is seldom used outside medical discussions; in regular conversation, 'vomiting' is preferred.
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Formality

Definition

Understand that emesis carries a formal connotation, suitable for academic or clinical contexts.
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Medical Term

Definition

Emesis is often used in clinical settings to ensure precise communication about symptoms.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Contextual Usage

Definition

Know that emesis is seldom used outside medical discussions; in regular conversation, 'vomiting' is preferred.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Formality

Definition

Understand that emesis carries a formal connotation, suitable for academic or clinical contexts.
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