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vomitus

[vom´ĭ-tus]

1. vomiting.

2. matter vomited.

vom·it·ing

(vom'it-ing),

The ejection of matter from the stomach in retrograde fashion through the esophagus and mouth.

Synonym(s): emesis (1) , vomition, vomitus (1)

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vomitus

(vŏm′ĭ-təs)

Vomited matter.

vomitus

noun
(1) Vomited material.
(2) The act of vomiting.

vom·it

(vom'it)

1. To eject matter from the stomach through the mouth.

2. Vomitus; the matter so ejected.
Synonym(s): vomitus.

[L. vomo, pp. vomitus, to vomit]

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vomitus

Material vomited.

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vom·it

(vom'it)

1. To eject matter from the stomach through the mouth.

2. Vomitus; the matter so ejected.
Synonym(s): vomitus (2) .

[L. vomo, pp. vomitus, to vomit]

vom·it·ing

(vom'it-ing)

Ejection of matter from stomach in retrograde fashion through the esophagus and mouth.
Synonym(s): emesis (1) , vomitus (1) .

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The obstruction may be caused by unconsciousness and loss of motor tone with the tongue blocking the airway; facial fractures; blood, vomitus, or other foreign material in the airway; increased pressure on the airway structures as from a neck hematoma; or airway wall edema from burns or smoke inhalation.