Emeses

/ˈɛməsiːz/ noun

Definition

The plural form of emesis, meaning multiple instances or types of vomiting.

Etymology

Greek 'emesis' meaning vomiting, with the standard English plural ending '-es' added to create the plural form.

Kelly Says

Doctors use this word when patients have repeated vomiting episodes—it's much more specific than just saying 'the patient threw up a lot' because it acknowledges each separate vomiting event.

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