antiemetic
/ˌæntiɪˈmɛtɪk/
adjective
- Preventing or relieving nausea and vomiting.
- The doctor prescribed an antiemetic drug to help with the patient's motion sickness.
- Ginger is a natural antiemetic remedy that some people use for an upset stomach.
- The antiemetic patch worked well during the chemotherapy treatment.
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noun
- A medicine or substance that prevents or relieves nausea and vomiting.
- She took an antiemetic before the long boat ride to avoid seasickness.
- Some antiemetics are available without a prescription at the pharmacy.
- The hospital keeps several types of antiemetics for patients after surgery.