hyperemesis

English

Etymology

hyper- +‎ emesis

Pronunciation

• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˌhaɪ.pɚˈɛm.ɪ.sɪs/
• Hyphenation: hy‧per‧em‧e‧sis

Noun

hyperemesis (countable and uncountable, plural hyperemeses)

1. (pathology) Severe and excessive vomiting.

Derived terms

• cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome
• hyperemesis gravidarum
• hyperemetic