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nausea
[naw-zee-uh, -zhuh, -see-uh, -shuh]
noun
a feeling of sickness in the stomach, especially when accompanied by a loathing for food and an involuntary impulse to vomit.
extreme disgust; loathing; repugnance.
nausea
/ -sɪə, ˈnɔːzɪə /
noun
the sensation that precedes vomiting
a feeling of disgust or revulsion
nausea
A symptom characterized by gastrointestinal distress and an urge to vomit.
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of nausea1
Example Sentences
Singer Michael Bolton, 72, announced last month that he has been diagnosed with glioblastoma after initially suffering nausea and balance issues in 2023.
The enforcement agency said the products could "cause nausea, vomiting, high blood pressure, and even changes in mole shape and size".
Symptoms of hepatitis A include fever, fatigue, stomach pain, nausea, a yellowing of the skin or eyes, and dark urine.
Acute exposure can lead to respiratory issues, skin and eye irritation, and gastrointestinal problems such as nausea and vomiting.
Many residents have complained of medical problems, including headaches, nosebleeds and nausea.
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When To Use
Nausea is a feeling of sickness in your stomach, as if you might vomit.People can experience nausea from food that has upset their stomach, from the side effects of medications, or from a number of other conditions that affect the stomach, such as seasickness, motion sickness, morning sickness, carsickness, and anxiety.To have nausea is to feel nauseous or nauseated. To nauseate is to cause nausea. Things that cause nausea can be described as nauseating (or, less commonly, nauseous).The word nausea can also be used in a figurative way meaning a feeling of disgust, revulsion, or repulsion, as in I felt a sense of nausea wash over me when witnessing their cruelty. Example: If you feel nausea coming on, try lying down and breathing through your nose.
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