projectile-vomit
Violently expel stomach
Projectile-vomit is to vomit with such force that the contents travel a significant distance rather than simply falling.
The term emphasizes violent, uncontrollable expulsion: The baby projectile-vomited across the room.
Often hyphenated as a verb, unhyphenated as a noun or adjective: projectile vomit, projectile vomiting.
Heaving without expelling
- gaggingReflex throat constriction
- heavingMoving up and down
- queasinessMild stomach disturbance
- regurgitationEjecting swallowed material
emesis · dry-heaves · queasy · bilious · upchuck · puking · barfing · spewing
Eject with force
blast · expel · eject · hurl · violent · explosive · uncontrollable · involuntary
Inflamed digestive tract illness
- norovirusContagious gastroenteritis pathogen
- rotavirusIntestinal virus affecting babies
- dehydrationExcessive fluid loss
- feverElevated body temperature
chills · intoxication · concussion · chemotherapy · hangover
Total before subtractions
- revoltingCausing strong disgust
- nauseatingCausing urge to vomit
- foulOffensive or illegal
- repulsiveCausing strong disgust
horrifying · vile · stomach-turning · grotesque · sickening · wretched · rank · putrid
Serious sudden danger
- ambulanceEmergency medical transport
- paramedicsEmergency medical technicians
- ERAcute care department
- dehydrationExcessive fluid loss
antiemetics · Pedialyte · hospitalization · pediatric · infant · meningitis · obstruction · aspiration
retching
Heaving without expelling
- gaggingReflex throat constriction
- heavingMoving up and down
- queasinessMild stomach disturbance
regurgitation · emesis · dry-heaves · queasy · bilious · upchuck · puking · barfing · spewing · hurling
spew
Eject with force
jet · blast · expel · eject · hurl · violent · explosive · uncontrollable · involuntary · convulsive
gastroenteritis
Inflamed digestive tract illness
- norovirusContagious gastroenteritis pathogen
- rotavirusIntestinal virus affecting babies
- dehydrationExcessive fluid loss
fever · chills · intoxication · concussion · chemotherapy · hangover
gross
Total before subtractions
- revoltingCausing strong disgust
- nauseatingCausing urge to vomit
- foulOffensive or illegal
repulsive · horrifying · vile · stomach-turning · grotesque · sickening · wretched · rank · putrid · offensive
emergency
Serious sudden danger
- ambulanceEmergency medical transport
- paramedicsEmergency medical technicians
- ERAcute care department
dehydration · antiemetics · Pedialyte · hospitalization · pediatric · infant · meningitis · obstruction · aspiration · electrolytes