Definitions for hyperemesis
hy·per·eme·sis

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. hyperemesisnoun

   severe and excessive vomiting

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1. hyperemesisnoun

   Severe and excessive vomiting.

2. Etymology: From hyper- + emesis

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1. Hyperemesis

   Hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) is a pregnancy complication that is characterized by severe nausea, vomiting, weight loss, and possibly dehydration. Feeling faint may also occur. It is considered more severe than morning sickness. Symptoms often get better after the 20th week of pregnancy but may last the entire pregnancy duration.The exact causes of hyperemesis gravidarum are unknown. Risk factors include the first pregnancy, multiple pregnancy, obesity, prior or family history of HG, trophoblastic disorder, and a history of eating disorders. Diagnosis is usually made based on the observed signs and symptoms. HG has been technically defined as more than three episodes of vomiting per day such that weight loss of 5% or three kilograms has occurred and ketones are present in the urine. Other potential causes of the symptoms should be excluded, including urinary tract infection and an overactive thyroid.Treatment includes drinking fluids and a bland diet. Recommendations may include electrolyte-replacement drinks, thiamine, and a higher protein diet. Some people require intravenous fluids. With respect to medications, pyridoxine or metoclopramide are preferred. Prochlorperazine, dimenhydrinate, ondansetron (sold under the brand-name Zofran) or corticosteroids may be used if these are not effective. Hospitalization may be required due to the severe symptoms associated. Psychotherapy may improve outcomes. Evidence for acupressure is poor.While vomiting in pregnancy has been described as early as 2,000 BC, the first clear medical description of HG was in 1852 by Paul Antoine Dubois. HG is estimated to affect 0.3–2.0% of pregnant women, although some sources say the figure can be as high as 3%. While previously known as a common cause of death in pregnancy, with proper treatment this is now very rare. Those affected have a lower risk of miscarriage but a higher risk of premature birth. Some pregnant women choose to have an abortion due to HG symptoms.

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1. hyperemesis

   Hyperemesis is a medical condition characterized by severe nausea, vomiting, weight loss, and possibly dehydration. It is often associated with pregnancy (hyperemesis gravidarum), where it can lead to hospitalization due to the severity of the symptoms. The exact cause is unknown but is believed to be related to hormonal changes in the body.

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1. Hyperemesis

   hī-per-em′e-sis, n. excessive vomiting.—adj. Hyperemet′ic. [Gr. hyper, over, emesis, vomiting.]

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of hyperemesis in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of hyperemesis in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of hyperemesis in a Sentence

1. Obstetrics Gynecology:

   I think it's also important to keep in mind that the risks of any medication -- whether it's ondansetron or any other medication -- need to be balanced against the risks of inadequate treatment or no treatment, particularly in those patients that have severe nausea and vomiting in pregnancy, or hyperemesis gravidarum, those conditions carry some real risks themselves -- dehydration, electrolyte abnormalities -- and a lot of these patients require admission to the hospital if they're not adequately treated.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Hyperemesis
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyperemesis
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5. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
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