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English noun: emesis

1. emesis (act) the reflex act of ejecting the contents of the stomach through the mouth


Synonymsdisgorgement, puking, regurgitation, vomit, vomiting


Broader (hypernym)ejection, expulsion, forcing out, inborn reflex, innate reflex, instinctive reflex, physiological reaction, projection, reflex, reflex action, reflex response, unconditioned reflex


Narrower (hyponym)haematemesis, hematemesis, hyperemesis, rumination









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