anti-nausea

adjective

an·​ti-nau·​sea ˌan-tē-ˈnȯ-zē-ə How to pronounce anti-nausea (audio)
-sē-ə;
-ˈnȯ-zhə,
-shə;
ˌan-tī-
variants or antinausea
: preventing or counteracting nausea
anti-nausea medications

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There are anti-nausea medications that can help prevent any unwanted GI upset during a trip. Dr. Devon B. Smith, Baltimore Sun, 15 Nov. 2024 Public announcements reminded passengers to see the ship’s doctor if over-the-counter, anti-nausea remedies were not effective. Heather Steinberger, Robb Report, 22 Nov. 2024 Can Children Take Medicine for Nausea and Vomiting? The American Academy of Pediatrics does not recommend the use of anti-nausea drugs in children. Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 31 Oct. 2024 Take medications early: Most recommend taking them 30 to 60 minutes before your journey starts. Consider prescription options: A skin patch that delivers scopolamine, an anti-nausea medication, is effective for many people. Kelly Burch, Verywell Health, 9 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for anti-nausea 

Word History

First Known Use

1848, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of anti-nausea was in 1848

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“Anti-nausea.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anti-nausea. Accessed 27 Dec. 2024.

Medical Definition

anti-nausea

adjective
an·​ti-nau·​sea
: preventing or counteracting nausea
anti-nausea drugs
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