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vomiting vs hyperemesis

hyperemesis vs vomiting

vomiting and hyperemesis both are nouns.

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

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