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vomiturition

 
Dictionary: vom·i·tu·ri·tion   (vŏm'ĭ-chə-rĭsh'ən, -ĭ-tʊ-) pronunciation

n.
Forceful attempts at vomiting without bringing up the contents of the stomach; retching.

[VOMIT + (MICT)URITION.]


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Medical Dictionary: vom·i·tu·ri·tion
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(vŏm'ĭ-chə-rĭsh'ən, -ĭ-tʊ-)
n.

Forceful attempts at vomiting without bringing up the contents of the stomach; retching. Also called dry vomiting.

Veterinary Dictionary: vomiturition
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Repeated ineffectual attempts to vomit; retching.

 
 

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