cyclic vomiting syndrome

noun

A chronic condition of unknown etiology, characterised by recurring attacks of intense nausea, vomiting, and sometimes abdominal pain and headaches.

Meanings

nouncyclic vomiting syndrome (uncountable)
  1. uncountableA chronic condition of unknown etiology, characterised by recurring attacks of intense nausea, vomiting, and sometimes abdominal pain and headaches.

    Synonyms: CVS, cyclical vomiting syndrome

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA chronic condition of unknown etiology, characterised by recurring attacks of intense nausea, vomiting, and sometimes abdominal pain and headaches.

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