Definition of hyperemesis in English:
hyperemesis
noun hʌɪpəˈrɛməsɪshīpəˈreməsəs
mass nounMedicine 1Severe or prolonged vomiting.
the clinical practicability is limited by a higher degree of side effects, especially hyperemesis
Example sentencesExamples
- Cannabinoids have been found to have an antiemetic effect...but paradoxically chronic cannabis use results in hyperemesis.
- Wernicke's encephalopathy is often associated with alcohol abuse, the processes involved being a lack of adequate oral intake, hyperemesis and malabsorption caused by gastrointestinal lesions.
- Short-term effects of IV-CPA pulses include bone marrow suppression and significant hyperemesis.
- Because of hyperemesis shown by all cases, it was difficult to estimate the amount of sulphadiazine actually absorbed.
- A nasogastric tube may be inserted if the child is vomiting to prevent aspiration and relieve hyperemesis.
- 1.1 Persistent severe vomiting leading to weight loss and dehydration, as a condition occurring during pregnancy.
hyperemesis gravidarum occurs in approximately 0.5 to 2 per cent of pregnancies
Example sentencesExamples
- In hyperemesis gravidarum, hospital treatment is often needed to stop the dehydration by giving fluids through an intravenous drip directly into a vein.
- Throughout my pregnancy I have suffered from hyperemesis gravidarum.
- Hyperemesis is a serious condition; the dehydration that results from repeated nausea and vomiting can put both baby and mother at risk.
- Compared to some, I have little to moan about: there are women out there suffering from hyperemesis, which can lead to severe weight loss and dehydration.
- I was diagnosed as having hyperemesis gravidarum, a severe and constant form of morning sickness.
Origin
Mid 19th century: from hyper- 'above normal' + emesis.