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emesis

noun
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As a noun, emesis means the act or process of vomiting.

Meanings of emesis

2 meanings

noun

  1. pathologyThe act or process of vomiting.

    “Syrup of ipecac almost always forces an emesis.”

  2. The reflex act of ejecting the contents of the stomach through the mouth

    Similar: vomit, vomiting, regurgitation, disgorgement, puking

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noun: the reflex act of ejecting the contents of the stomach th…
vomitvomitingregurgitationdisgorgementpuking

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