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emesis vs reflex

reflex vs emesis

emesis and reflex both are nouns.

emesis is not an adjective while reflex is an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
emesis Yes No No No
reflex Yes Yes No No
As nouns, reflex is a hypernym of emesis; that is, reflex is a word with a broader meaning than emesis:
  • emesis: the reflex act of ejecting the contents of the stomach through the mouth
  • reflex: an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus
emesis (noun) reflex (noun)
the reflex act of ejecting the contents of the stomach through the mouth an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus
emesis (adjective) reflex (adjective)
without volition or conscious control
Difference between emesis and reflex

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