hyperemesis en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌhaɪ.pɚˈɛm.ɪ.sɪs/ (Received-Pronunciation)
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *úp Proto-Indo-European *-er Proto-Indo-European *upér Proto-Hellenic *hupér Ancient Greek ῠ̔πέρ (hŭpér) Ancient Greek ῠ̔περ- (hŭper-)der. English hyper- English emesis English hyperemesis From hyper- + emesis.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) Severe and excessive vomiting.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| hyperemeses | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome · hyperemesis gravidarum · hyperemetic