vomitnut

[VOMIC-NUT.] võm'-It-ing, pr. par., a. & s. [VOMIT, 8.] A. & B. As pr . par . d particip . adj .: (See the verb.) C. As substantive : 1. The act of ejecting the contents of the stomach by the mouth. Vomiting is generally preceded by feelings of nausea, during which there is a copious flow of saliva into the mouth. This being swallowed carries down with it a certain quantity of air, which, a isting in the opening of the cardiac sphincter, facilitates the discharge of the contents of the stomach. There generally follows ineffectual retching, during which there is a deep inspiration, by which the diaphragm is thrust down as low as po ible against the stomach, the lower ribs being at the same time drawn in. Then there is a sudden expiratory contraction of the abdominal walls, so that the stomach is compre ed without, and its contents sent up the cœsophagus. The primary origin of vomiting may be gastric or cerebral. 2. That which is vomited; vomit. "And why may not Pancirone as well bid his servante hold the chalice to beastly vomitings?"- Bp. Tay lor: Rule of Conscience, bk. iv., ch. i.