vomitus
Americannoun
plural
vomituses-
the act of vomiting.
-
vomited matter.
noun
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matter that has been vomited
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the act of vomiting
Etymology
Origin of vomitus
1880–85; < Latin, equivalent to vomi-, variant stem of vomere to vomit + -tus suffix of v. action
Example Sentences
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But because patients can cough vomitus or blood, or vomit violently, caregivers routinely wear masks and goggles.
From New York Times
Vomiting, in cases where the pylorus is involved, generally occurs several hours after eating, the vomitus being in an advanced state of fermentation.
From Project Gutenberg
Cloths or cotton used to wipe the eyes or to receive any other bodily discharge including vomitus, should be collected in the same way and burned.
From Project Gutenberg
As I turned to go, I saw Capolarde holding a tray of Holy Oils in one hand, while with the other he emptied the basin containing black vomitus out the window.
From Project Gutenberg
The vomitus was of dark-red color, and had the odor of urine.
From Project Gutenberg
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