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emesis

Pronunciation: /ˈɛmɪsɪs/
Definition of emesis

noun

[mass noun] technical
  • the action or process of vomiting: the drug allows you to control emesis

Origin:

late 19th century: from Greek, from emein 'to vomit'

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Definition of emesis in the US English dictionary
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