Word
vomiting
Phoneticsvom·it·ing
US/ˈvɑmətɪŋ/
UK/vˈɒmɪtɪŋ/
Definition
n. the act of food or liquid coming back up from your stomach.
n. the act of expelling stomach contents through the mouth. Uncountable when referring to the process; countable when referring to specific instances.
Examples
“The patient suffered from severe vomiting and a high fever.”
“The doctor asked if the vomiting started before or after the patient ate the seafood.”
“While nausea is a common side effect of the medication, persistent vomiting may indicate a more serious allergic reaction that requires immediate medical intervention.”
Examples
simple
“The patient suffered from severe vomiting and a high fever.”
contextual
“The doctor asked if the vomiting started before or after the patient ate the seafood.”
complex
“While nausea is a common side effect of the medication, persistent vomiting may indicate a more serious allergic reaction that requires immediate medical intervention.”
Real-World Examples
“Symptoms include stomach cramps, diarrhoea, vomiting or fever.” “As the disease progresses, vomiting and diarrhoea can develop, leading to organ failure.” Synonyms
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