vomiting

Definitions

The act of ejecting matter from the stomach through the mouth.

A reflex action involving the forceful expulsion of gastric contents.

Examples

The patient was suffering from severe vomiting after eating the contaminated food.

Constant vomiting can quickly lead to dehydration if not treated with fluids.

Synonyms

throwing up regurgitating heaving retching puking spewing emesis

Antonyms

retaining keeping down digesting swallowing consuming ingesting