What is another word for emesis?
Pronunciation: [ɪmˈiːsɪs] (IPA) 
Emesis is a medical term which refers to the act of vomiting. It is commonly used in medical settings to describe the forceful expulsion of stomach contents through the mouth. However, there are several synonyms for the word "emesis" which can be used interchangeably. These include terms such as regurgitation, puking, retching, hurling, throwing up, and heaving. Although these words are less formal than "emesis", they are more commonly used in everyday language. Regardless of the terminology used, all of these words describe the same physiological process of expelling the contents of the stomach through the mouth.
