hyperemesis
/ˌhaɪpərˈɛməsɪs/
noun
- Extreme and persistent vomiting, often as a symptom of a medical condition.
- The patient was hospitalized for hyperemesis caused by a severe stomach infection.
- Hyperemesis can lead to dehydration and weight loss if not treated promptly.
- Doctors diagnosed her with hyperemesis after she could not keep any food down for days.