Hyperemesis (Noun)
Meaning
Severe and excessive vomiting.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The pregnant woman was hospitalized for hyperemesis, which had left her severely dehydrated and weak.
- Hyperemesis gravidarum is a condition that affects some women during pregnancy, causing intense and prolonged vomiting.
- The patient's hyperemesis was so severe that she had to undergo intravenous fluid replacement to restore her electrolyte balance.
- After experiencing hyperemesis for several weeks, the woman was prescribed anti-nausea medication to help manage her symptoms.
- The couple was thrilled to be expecting, but the mother-to-be's hyperemesis made the first trimester a challenging and miserable experience.