Etymology

hyperemesis gravidarum

Today it means: A rare complication of pregnancy, similar to severe morning sickness, sometimes fatal if left untreated. Full definition →

Latin gravidārum
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  1. Latin · derived fromgravidārum“of pregnant women”
  2. English todayhyperemesis gravidarum

From hyperemesis + Latin gravidārum (“of pregnant women”).

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