Emesis

Pronunciation:ˈɛmɪsɪs
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Quick Translations

  • 呕吐
  • 恶心
  • 呕吐症

Definitions

noun

Definition

The act of vomiting; the expulsion of contents of the stomach through the mouth.

In ZH

呕吐的行为；通过口腔排出胃内容物的过程。

Examples

  • After eating something spoiled, she experienced severe emesis.
  • The doctor explained that emesis is a common symptom of pregnancy.
  • He was so seasick that emesis was inevitable.

Cultural Notes

In many cultures, emesis is often associated with various health conditions such as food poisoning or motion sickness. In medical terms, it might be discussed around conditions like hyperemesis gravidarum in pregnancy.