vomit

• Nom désignant le contenu de l'estomac rejeté par la bouche lors du vomissement, ou l'action même de vomir.

A noun referring to the matter ejected from the stomach through the mouth during the act of vomiting, or the act itself.

indénombrable

1. Ejected stomach matterB2formalmedical

   The substance that is expelled from the stomach through the mouth during the act of vomiting.

   Vomi

   • The doctor examined the vomit for signs of infection.
   • There was vomit on the floor after the patient got sick.
   • The smell of vomit filled the room.

   Synonymesbarfemesisgarbagepukeregurgitationsickspewthrow upupchuckvomitus

2. Emetic agentC1formalmedical

   A substance or medicine that is administered to induce vomiting, often used in cases of poisoning.

   Agent émétique

   • The doctor prescribed a vomit to help expel the toxins.
   • Ipecac syrup is a well-known vomit used in emergencies.
   • The patient was given a vomit to clear the stomach.

   Synonymesemeticvomitory

   Antonymesantiemetic

3. Act of vomitingB2formalmedical

   The reflex action of forcefully expelling the contents of the stomach through the mouth.

   vomissement

   • The vomit was triggered by food poisoning.
   • He experienced a sudden vomit after the roller coaster ride.
   • The nurse noted the frequency of the patient's vomit.

   Synonymesemesispukingregurgitationupchuck

• Verbe utilisé pour décrire l'action de rejeter le contenu de l'estomac par la bouche, généralement à la suite d'une maladie ou d'un dégoût.

A verb used to describe the act of expelling the contents of the stomach through the mouth, typically as a result of illness or disgust.

1. Eject stomach contentsB1formal

   To forcefully expel the contents of the stomach through the mouth.

   Vomir

   • He vomited after eating spoiled food.
   • The patient vomited several times during the night.
   • She felt nauseous and eventually vomited.

   Synonymesbarfbring upheavepukeregurgitateretchspewthrow upupchuck

Variantes phrasalvomit up