projectile vomit
The term 'projectile vomit' is often used to describe a particularly forceful type of vomiting, commonly observed in medical conditions or food-related illnesses.
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Definition
B2Medical
(technical)A sudden and forceful expulsion of stomach contents that can travel a significant distance.
Example
- The patient experienced projectile vomit due to severe food poisoning.
B2Informal
(informal)Vomiting with such force that the expelled material is projected away from the body.
Example
- After eating the spoiled food, he couldn't stop projectile vomiting.
Similar
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