Emesis
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
The involuntary expulsion of stomach contents through the mouth, the medical term for vomiting.
“The doctor noted that emesis following the procedure was an expected side effect.”
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em·e·sis
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Three E's and two S's give an unusual pattern, the IS ending is worth noting.
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Medical term with repeated letters that drain the rack, the S ending offers a hook for further plays.
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