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Emesis

Emesis Meaning & Definition
Emesis Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Emesis?

[n] the reflex act of ejecting the contents of the stomach through the mouth

Synonyms | Synonyms for Emesis: disgorgement | puking | regurgitation | vomit | vomiting

Related Terms | Find terms related to Emesis:

See Also | ejection | expulsion | forcing out | haematemesis | hematemesis | hyperemesis | inborn reflex | innate reflex | instinctive reflex | physiological reaction | projection | reflex | rumination | unconditioned reflex

Emesis In Webster's Dictionary

\Em"e*sis\, n. [NL., fr. Gr. ?. See {Emetic}.] (Med.) A vomiting.

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