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delayed vomiting

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delayed vomiting,
vomiting occurring much later than its stimulus, such as several hours after a meal or several days after a course of chemotherapy.


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Because some chemotherapy regimens may cause delayed vomiting, it is important that patients talk with their physicians about the specific regimens they are receiving and how long to take the anti-nausea medications.
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