Rarely used term for:1. Idiopathic or functional vomiting. ... 2. Vomiting induced by provoking the gag reflex. ... Origin: G. Autos, self, + emesis, vomiting ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
Type: Term Pronunciation: aw′tĕ-mē′zē-ă Definitions: 1. Idiopathic or functional vomiting. 2. Vomiting induced by provoking the gag reflex.
autemesia 1. Idiopathic or functional vomiting. 2. Vomiting that is self-induced by provoking the gag reflex. 3. Vomiting induced by autosuggeston, as observed in certain mental patients.