What Does Emesis Mean?
EM-eh-sis
IPA: /ˈɛm.ɪ.sɪs/
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Emesis is pronounced EM-eh-sis
What does Emesis mean?
Emesis is the medical term for vomiting — the forceful expulsion of gastric contents through the mouth.
How do you pronounce Emesis?
Emesis is pronounced "EM-eh-sis". Syllables: em - eh - sis.
When is Emesis used in medicine?
Coffee-ground emesis = upper GI bleeding (old blood). Bilious emesis = bile-stained, indicates obstruction below the pylorus. Feculent emesis = bowel obstruction. Hematemesis = bright red blood.
Word Parts & Etymology
Greek rootemeinto vomit
Common Misconceptions
Emesis vs regurgitation: emesis is forceful and involves gastric contractions; regurgitation is passive return of esophageal/gastric contents without nausea.
Clinical Context
Coffee-ground emesis = upper GI bleeding (old blood). Bilious emesis = bile-stained, indicates obstruction below the pylorus. Feculent emesis = bowel obstruction. Hematemesis = bright red blood.
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