Definition of EMESIS

emesis

Meanings

Plural: emeses

Noun

  • the reflex act of ejecting the contents of the stomach through the mouth
  • The act or process of vomiting.

Origin / Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἔμεσις (émesis), from ἐμέω (eméō, “vomit”). Compare ἔμετος (émetos, “vomit”, noun). Synchronically held to end in the suffix -esis.

Scrabble Score: 8

emesis is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
emesis is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
emesis is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 9

emesis is a valid Words With Friends word