vomitus

noun

vom·​i·​tus ˈvä-mə-təs How to pronounce vomitus (audio)
: material ejected by vomiting

Word History

Etymology

Latin

First Known Use

circa 1899, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of vomitus was circa 1899

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“Vomitus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vomitus. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

vomitus

noun
vom·​i·​tus ˈväm-ət-əs How to pronounce vomitus (audio)

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