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VOMICA

\vˈɒmɪkə], \vˈɒmɪkə], \v_ˈɒ_m_ɪ_k_ə]\

Definitions of VOMICA

1920 - A practical medical dictionary.
1898 - Warner's pocket medical dictionary of today.
1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1898 - American pocket medical dictionary
1916 - Appleton's medical dictionary

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1. A pulmonary cavity containing pus. 2. Profuse expectoration of purulent matter.

1920 - A practical medical dictionary.
By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop

A purulent lung-cavity.

1898 - Warner's pocket medical dictionary of today.
By William R. Warner

An abscess in the lungs. See Nux vomica.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

An abscess of the lungs-so called because it discharges diseased matter.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

Abnormal cavity in an organ, especially in the lung.
Profuse and sudden expectoration of pus or putrescent matter.

1898 - American pocket medical dictionary
By Willam Alexander Newman Dorland

A pulmonary cavity from tuberculosis, abscess formation, or gangrene. [Lat.]

1916 - Appleton's medical dictionary
By Smith Ely Jelliffe

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