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emesis

/'ɛmɪsɪs/

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noun
the reflex act of ejecting the contents of the stomach through the mouth
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disgorgement puking regurgitation vomit vomiting

type of:
unconditioned reflex expulsion forcing out reflex reflex action reflex response ejection inborn reflex innate reflex instinctive reflex physiological reaction projection

Definition that contains emesis

hyperemesis gravidarum hyperemesis during pregnancy; if severe it can result in damage to the brain and liver and kidney