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vomiting

n. uncountable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈvɑmətɪŋ// UK //vˈɒmɪtɪŋ// vom·it·ing

n. the act of food or liquid coming back up from your stomach and out of your mouth because you are sick.

n. the forceful expulsion of the contents of one's stomach through the mouth.


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.

Synonyms
Usage

Often used in medical contexts alongside 'nausea' as part of the phrase 'nausea and vomiting'.

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