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hyperemesis vs emesis

emesis vs hyperemesis

hyperemesis and emesis both are nouns.

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

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