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Definition of Emesis
1. Noun. The reflex act of ejecting the contents of the stomach through the mouth.
Exact synonyms: Disgorgement, Puking, Regurgitation, Vomit, Vomiting
Generic synonyms: Ejection, Expulsion, Forcing Out, Projection, Inborn Reflex, Innate Reflex, Instinctive Reflex, Physiological Reaction, Reflex, Reflex Action, Reflex Response, Unconditioned Reflex
Specialized synonyms: Rumination, Haematemesis, Hematemesis, Hyperemesis
Derivative terms: Disgorge, Puke, Regurgitate, Vomit, Vomit
Generic synonyms: Ejection, Expulsion, Forcing Out, Projection, Inborn Reflex, Innate Reflex, Instinctive Reflex, Physiological Reaction, Reflex, Reflex Action, Reflex Response, Unconditioned Reflex
Specialized synonyms: Rumination, Haematemesis, Hematemesis, Hyperemesis
Derivative terms: Disgorge, Puke, Regurgitate, Vomit, Vomit
Definition of Emesis
1. n. A vomiting.
Definition of Emesis
1. the act of vomiting [n EMESES]
Medical Definition of Emesis
1. Vomiting, an act of vomiting. Also used as a word termination, as in haematemesis. Origin: Gr. Emein = to vomit This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)
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