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emesis vs hematemesis

hematemesis vs emesis

emesis and hematemesis both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
emesis Yes No No No
hematemesis Yes No No No
As nouns, hematemesis is a hyponym of emesis; that is, hematemesis is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than emesis:
  • emesis: the reflex act of ejecting the contents of the stomach through the mouth
  • hematemesis: vomiting blood
Other hyponyms of emesis include rumination, haematemesis, hyperemesis.
emesis (noun) hematemesis (noun)
the reflex act of ejecting the contents of the stomach through the mouth vomiting blood
Difference between emesis and hematemesis

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