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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.
pernicious vomiting Etymology: L, perniciosus, destructive, vomere, to vomit a severe life-threatening episode of vomiting that may occur during pregnancy. Also called incoercible vomiting. See also hyperemesis gravidarum. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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