emesis Meaning & Definition
/ˈɛmɪsɪs/
What Does Emesis Mean?
Emesis is a noun that means The act or process of vomiting.
Word Facts for Emesis
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈɛmɪsɪs/ |
| Plural | emeses |
Emesis Definition (Noun)
- The act or process of vomiting.
Syrup of ipecac almost always forces an emesis.
Synonyms of Emesis
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Emesis synonyms and antonyms →Emesis in a Sentence
Syrup of ipecac almost always forces an emesis.
Word Forms & Grammar
emesis (countable and uncountable, plural emeses)
Origin of Emesis
From Ancient Greek ἔμεσις (émesis), from ἐμέω (eméō, “vomit”). Compare ἔμετος (émetos, “vomit”, noun). By surface analysis, suffixed with -esis.