ANTIEMETIC

antiemetic, antiemetic drug

(noun) a drug that prevents or alleviates nausea and vomiting

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

antiemetic (comparative more antiemetic, superlative most antiemetic)

That combats nausea and vomiting

Antonyms

• emetic

Noun

antiemetic (plural antiemetics)

(medicine) A drug that combats nausea and vomiting

Antonyms

• emetic

Source: Wiktionary


An`ti*e*met"ic, a. (Med.)

Definition: Same as Antemetic.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

23 November 2024

THEORETICAL

(adjective) concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations; “theoretical science”


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