Look up: retching

1. retching
   Gastric and oesophageal movements of vomiting without expulsion of vomitus. ... Synonym: dry vomiting, vomiturition. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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2. retching
   (rech´ing) a strong involuntary effort to vomit.
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3. Retching
   • (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Retch
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4. retching
   Type: Term Pronunciation: rech′ing Definitions: 1. Gastric and esophageal movements of vomiting without expulsion of vomitus. Synonyms: dry vomiting, vomiturition
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5. RETCHING
   Abdominal contractions in preparation for vomiting.
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6. Retching
   `Retching` is a process in the human body where gastric (and sometimes duodenal) contents are forced into the esophagus, but do not enter the pharynx. Retching usually precedes vomiting, when the upper esophageal sphincter remains closed. If the upper oesophageal sphincter is open, vomiting occurs. ...
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