antiemetic

[ an-tee-uh-met-ik, an-tahy- ]

adjective
  1. of or relating to a substance that is useful in the suppression of nausea or vomiting.

noun
  1. any such substance.

Origin of antiemetic

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British Dictionary definitions for antiemetic

antiemetic

/ (ˌæntɪɪˈmɛtɪk) /


adjective
  1. preventing vomiting

noun
  1. any antiemetic drug, such as promethazine or metoclopramide

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