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vomiting |
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vomiting /vom·it·ing/ (-ing) forcible ejection of contents of stomach through the mouth. cyclic vomiting recurring attacks of vomiting. dry vomiting attempts at vomiting, with the ejection of nothing but gas. pernicious vomiting vomiting in pregnancy so severe as to threaten life. vomiting of pregnancy that occurring in pregnancy, especially early morning vomiting (morning sickness). projectile vomiting vomiting with the material ejected with great force. stercoraceous vomiting vomiting of fecal matter. vomiting (vom´iting), n the forcible voluntary or involuntary emptying of the stomach contents through the oral cavity. vomiting forcible ejection of contents of stomach through the mouth. Called also emesis. bilious vomiting the vomit contains bile which has been regurgitated from the duodenum. vomiting budgerigar syndrome see neurotic regurgitation. cyclic vomiting recurring attacks of vomiting. dry vomiting attempts at vomiting, with the ejection of nothing but gas. projectile vomiting vomiting with the material ejected with great force; seen commonly in congenital pyloric obstruction. See also projectile vomiting. stercoraceous vomiting vomiting of fecal matter. |
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