Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
emesis
noun
/ˈɛm.ə.sɪs/
Definition
Emesis is the medical term for vomiting, which is the involuntary expulsion of the stomach contents through the mouth.
Examples
- After eating some spoiled food, he experienced severe emesis.
- The doctor explained that emesis can be a symptom of many different conditions.
- In pregnant women, morning sickness is characterized by frequent emesis.
Meaning
It refers to the action of forcefully ejecting the contents of one’s stomach, often as a response to nausea or illness.
Synonyms
- vomiting
- nausea
- retching
- puking
