antiemetic

antiemetic definition - medical

an·ti·e·met·ic (ănˌtē-ĭ-mĕtˈĭk, ănˌtī-)

adjective
Preventing or arresting vomiting.
noun
An agent that prevents or arrests vomiting.

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