emesis

noun

plural emeses ˈe-mə-ˌsēz How to pronounce emesis (audio)
i-ˈmē-
: an act or instance of vomiting

Examples of emesis in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The hormone was previously linked to causing nausea and emesis (vomiting), according to a study in the National Institute of Health. Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 24 Jan. 2024 When there is blood in the emesis or stool, the diagnosis of a hemorrhagic fever becomes much clearer. Judy Stone, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2023

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Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Greek, from emein

First Known Use

circa 1847, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of emesis was circa 1847

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Cite this Entry

“Emesis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/emesis. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.

Medical Definition

emesis

noun
plural emeses -ˌsēz How to pronounce emesis (audio)

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