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hematemesis vs emesis

emesis vs hematemesis

hematemesis and emesis both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
hematemesis Yes No No No
emesis Yes No No No
As nouns, emesis is a hypernym of hematemesis; that is, emesis is a word with a broader meaning than hematemesis:
  • hematemesis: vomiting blood
  • emesis: the reflex act of ejecting the contents of the stomach through the mouth
Other hypernyms of hematemesis include disgorgement, puking, regurgitation, vomit, vomiting.
hematemesis (noun) emesis (noun)
vomiting blood the reflex act of ejecting the contents of the stomach through the mouth
Difference between hematemesis and emesis

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