antiemetic

American  

[an-tee-uh-met-ik, an-tahy-] / ˌæn ti əˈmɛt ɪk, ˌæn taɪ- /

adjective

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

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noun

1. any such substance.

antiemetic British  

/ ˌæntɪɪˈmɛtɪk /

adjective

1. preventing vomiting

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noun

1. any antiemetic drug, such as promethazine or metoclopramide

Etymology

Origin of antiemetic

anti- + emetic

Example Sentences

Researchers also found an increased risk of having a ruptured brain aneurysm for people taking four drugs: the blood thinner warfarin; the antidepressant venlafaxine; the antipsychotic and antiemetic drug prochlorperazine; and the painkiller co-codamol.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2024

Researchers also found that a combination of aspirin plus an antiemetic, which stops people feeling sick, was particularly good at reducing the migraine symptoms of nausea and vomiting.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2010

The saline draughts of Riverius are supposed to owe their antiemetic effects to the air, which is separated from the salt of wormwood during the act of effervescence.

From Experiments and Observations on Different Kinds of Air by Priestley, Joseph

The nausea returned at certain moments, but these attacks were disposed of by ginger ale and Rivières' antiemetic drink.

From Against the Grain by Huysmans, J.-K. (Joris-Karl)