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emesis vs rumination

rumination vs emesis

emesis and rumination both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
emesis Yes No No No
rumination Yes No No No
As nouns, rumination is a hyponym of emesis; that is, rumination 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
  • rumination: regurgitation of small amounts of food; seen in some infants after feeding
Other hyponyms of emesis include haematemesis, hematemesis, hyperemesis.
emesis (noun) rumination (noun)
the reflex act of ejecting the contents of the stomach through the mouth regurgitation of small amounts of food; seen in some infants after feeding
(of ruminants) chewing (the cud)
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
Difference between emesis and rumination

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