anti-emetic

[US]/[ˌæntiːˈmɛtɪk]/
[UK]/[ˌæntiːˈmɛtɪk]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A drug that prevents or reduces vomiting.
adj.Relating to or preventing vomiting.
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

anti-emetic drug

taking anti-emetics

anti-emetic effect

prescribed anti-emetic

anti-emetic medication

administering anti-emetic

anti-emetic nausea

anti-emetic treatment

anti-emetic side effects

anti-emetic use

Example Sentences

the doctor prescribed an anti-emetic to prevent nausea after surgery.

she took an anti-emetic before her chemotherapy session.

motion sickness can often be relieved with an anti-emetic medication.

an anti-emetic was administered to the child experiencing severe vomiting.

the patient reported some side effects from the anti-emetic.

it's important to discuss anti-emetic options with your doctor.

the anti-emetic helped reduce her morning sickness significantly.

he carried an anti-emetic on the long car journey.

the nurse prepared a dose of anti-emetic for the patient.

many anti-emetic drugs are available over the counter.

she found a potent anti-emetic to manage her nausea.

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