emesis

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of vomiting or ejecting the contents of the stomach through the mouth.

  - "After eating spoiled food, she experienced emesis."
  - "The patient underwent emesis to relieve the buildup of toxins in his stomach."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with emesis
dimes , imes , pries

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Variants

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emeses , emesis

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'ēmeisis,' meaning 'vomiting.'

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Trivia

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1. Emesis can occur as a result of various stimuli, including certain smells, medications, and emotional stress.

2. The ancient Greeks believed that emesis was a way for the body to rid itself of harmful substances.

3. Emesis can also be induced through the use of emetics, which are substances that cause vomiting.

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Related Concepts

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1. Nausea: A feeling of sickness and discomfort in the stomach, often accompanied by emesis.

2. Vomiting: The act of expelling the contents of the stomach through the mouth.

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Culture

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Emesis is a common symptom of various illnesses and conditions, including food poisoning, motion sickness, and pregnancy. It has been depicted in literature and art throughout history, often as a symbol of illness or affliction.

How to Memorize "emesis"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of vomiting or the contents of the stomach being ejected through the mouth.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'emesis' with the feeling of being sick or the act of vomiting.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Emetics Make Me Sick' to remember the meaning of emesis.

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