Hyperemesis

//ˌhaɪ.pɚˈɛm.ɪ.sɪs// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Severe and excessive vomiting. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    severe and excessive vomiting wordnet

Example

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""Morning sickness" is often taken lightly, but when it becomes severe, it is called "hyperemesis gravidarum" and requires an IV and other forms of medical care."

Etymology

From hyper- + emesis.

Related phrases

cannabinoid hyperemesis syndromehyperemesis gravidarum

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