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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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 Ask your doc for prescription anti-nausea treatments In addition to DIY efforts, check in with your primary care professional prior to your next car trip. Mara Santilli, SELF, 1 July 2024 Nausea Medications for Morning Sickness During Pregnancy The Bottom Line No one needs to suffer from morning sickness in silence, as there are plenty of anti-nausea remedies out there. Lisa Milbrand, Parents, 13 June 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 8 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

anti-nausea

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