vomiturition

[ vom-i-choo-rish-uhn ]

noun

, Medicine/Medical.

1. ineffectual efforts to vomit.
2. the vomiting of small amounts of matter.

vomiturition

/ ˌvɒmɪtjʊˈrɪʃən /

noun

1. the act of retching

Word History and Origins

Origin of vomiturition¹

1835–45; < Latin vomit ( us ) past participle of vomere to discharge + -urition, probably extracted from micturition

Example Sentences

In paralysis of sensation, the reflexes of coughing, vomiturition and vomiting are obtunded.

From Project Gutenberg

If the amount of scar tissue is small, the lumen maintains its mobility; opens and closes during respiration, cough, and vomiturition.

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