The forcible expulsion of stomach contents through the mouth.
From Latin vomitare, intensive form of vomere 'to spew forth.' The word has maintained its basic meaning and form across languages for over 2000 years.
Vomiting is one of the body's most ancient defense mechanisms, shared across virtually all vertebrates - the word's stability across languages reflects this universal biological experience. Interestingly, some animals like horses and rats cannot vomit due to their anatomy.
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