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emesis Definition

em·esis (emi sis)

noun pl. -·ses

vomiting

Etymology: ModL < Gr emesis: see emetic

emesis Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • cisplatin-induced: Hesketh PJ: Comparative trials of ondansetron versus metoclopramide in the prevention of acute cisplatin-induced emesis.
  • acute: Risk Factors All predicative characteristics for acute emesis should be considered a risk factor for delayed.
  • chemotherapy-induced: Information was collected about type of patient, cancer, chemotherapy, previous cycles, prior chemotherapy and history of chemotherapy-induced emesis.

Modifies a noun

and/or: Suggested measures include induction of emesis and/or gastric lavage.

Preposition: in

  • patient: Redd WH, Andresen GV, Minagawa RY: Hypnotic control of anticipatory emesis in patients receiving cancer chemotherapy.
  • phase: The sensitivity analysis underpinned the overall conclusion that about six patients need to be treated to prevent one from experiencing emesis in either phase.

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