emetology

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noun

The study of the causes of emesis, i.e., vomiting, usually sub-specialities of gastroenterology or neurology.

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Meanings

nounemetology (uncountable)
  1. uncountablemedicineThe study of the causes of emesis, i.e., vomiting, usually sub-specialities of gastroenterology or neurology.

Origin

From emeto- + -logy.

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APA

emetology. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/emetology

MLA

“emetology.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/emetology. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “emetology,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/emetology.

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