vomitus

[ vom-i-tuhs ]

noun

, Medicine/Medical.

, plural vom·i·tus·es.

1. the act of vomiting.
2. vomited matter.

vomitus

/ ˈvɒmɪtəs /

noun

1. matter that has been vomited
2. the act of vomiting

Word History and Origins

Origin of vomitus¹

1880–85; < Latin, equivalent to vomi-, variant stem of vomere to vomit + -tus suffix of v. action

Word History and Origins

Origin of vomitus¹

Latin: a vomiting

Example Sentences

But because patients can cough vomitus or blood, or vomit violently, caregivers routinely wear masks and goggles.

From New York Times

Vomiting, in cases where the pylorus is involved, generally occurs several hours after eating, the vomitus being in an advanced state of fermentation.

From Project Gutenberg

Cloths or cotton used to wipe the eyes or to receive any other bodily discharge including vomitus, should be collected in the same way and burned.

From Project Gutenberg

As I turned to go, I saw Capolarde holding a tray of Holy Oils in one hand, while with the other he emptied the basin containing black vomitus out the window.

From Project Gutenberg

The vomitus was of dark-red color, and had the odor of urine.

From Project Gutenberg