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antiemetic

/an-tee-uh-met-ik, an-tahy-/US // ˌæn ti əˈmɛt ɪk, ˌæn taɪ- //UK // (ˌæntɪɪˈmɛtɪk) //

止吐剂,止吐药,止血剂,止吐

Definitions

adj.形容词 adjective
  1. 1
    • : of or relating to a substance that is useful in the suppression of nausea or vomiting.
n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : any such substance.

Examples

  • While it aids in checking the diarrhoea, it is an efficient antiemetic and antiseptic.

  • The nausea returned at certain moments, but these attacks were disposed of by ginger ale and Rivires' antiemetic drink.