antiemetic

adjective

an·​ti·​emet·​ic ˌan-tē-i-ˈme-tik How to pronounce antiemetic (audio)
ˌan-tī-
: used or tending to prevent or relieve nausea and vomiting
antiemetic drugs used in conjunction with chemotherapy
antiemetic noun
an over-the-counter antiemetic to treat motion sickness

Examples of antiemetic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Melissa especially recommends painkillers and at-home treatments for Bali Belly (think antiemetic drugs, a diarrhea treatment such as Imodium, and oral rehydration sachets). Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2024 Medical studies suggest that using both cannabinoids together may be more effective than using them individually or relying solely on traditional antiemetic medications. Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 29 Aug. 2023 Delta 8 has shown potential as an antiemetic, helping to alleviate nausea and vomiting in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 13 Aug. 2023 Often times, a short-term antiemetic — or anti-vomit medication — may help during the initial few doses. Zee Krstic, Good Housekeeping, 4 July 2023 Soon after, the antiemetic thalidomide was determined to cause severe birth defects overseas. Gideon Lewis-Kraus, The New Yorker, 19 June 2023 While there’s still a lot to learn about delta 8, research indicates that the compound has appetite-stimulating, antiemetic, anxiolytic, and even neuroprotective properties. Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 1 Nov. 2022 Both have similar properties such as being antiemetic and having the ability to stimulate appetite. Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 17 Oct. 2022 Delta 8, also known as dronabinol and nabilone, is a synthetic analog of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) with antiemetic, anxiolytic, and appetite-stimulating properties. Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 17 Oct. 2022

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Word History

First Known Use

1679, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of antiemetic was in 1679

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Cite this Entry

“Antiemetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/antiemetic. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Medical Definition

antiemetic

1 of 2 adjective
an·​ti·​emet·​ic ˌant-ē-ə-ˈmet-ik, ˌan-ˌtī- How to pronounce antiemetic (audio)
: used or tending to prevent or relieve nausea and vomiting
antiemetic drugs

antiemetic

2 of 2 noun
: an agent used to prevent or relieve nausea and vomiting
an over-the-counter antiemetic to treat motion sickness
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