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emesis vs hyperemesis

hyperemesis vs emesis

emesis and hyperemesis both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
emesis Yes No No No
hyperemesis Yes No No No
As nouns, hyperemesis is a hyponym of emesis; that is, hyperemesis 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
  • hyperemesis: severe and excessive vomiting
Other hyponyms of emesis include rumination, haematemesis, hematemesis.
emesis (noun) hyperemesis (noun)
the reflex act of ejecting the contents of the stomach through the mouth severe and excessive vomiting
Difference between emesis and hyperemesis

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