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Hyperemesis

Obstetrics & GynecologyGeneral MedicineImportant

Severe, uncontrollable vomiting, as in hyperemesis gravidarum which occurs in early pregnancy and can cause dehydration and electrolyte imbalance.

Korean

과다구토증

심하고 지속적인 구토 상태로, 임신 초기에 발생하는 임신오조가 대표적이다.

French

Hyperémèse

Vomissements sévères et incontrôlables ; l'hyperemesis gravidarum survient en début de grossesse.

Word parts

  • hyper-Prefix(Greek) Above, excess
  • -emesisSuffix(Greek) Vomiting

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