anti-nausea

adjective

an·​ti-nau·​sea ˌan-tē-ˈnȯ-zē-ə How to pronounce anti-nausea (audio)
-sē-ə;
-ˈnȯ-zhə,
-shə;
ˌan-tī-
variants or antinausea
: preventing or counteracting nausea
anti-nausea medications

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Though human research is limited, some studies suggest that spearmint tea may have anti-inflammatory and anti-nausea effects and may support hormonal health in women with PCOS. Jillian Kubala, Health, 19 Jan. 2025 If nausea is a frequent problem, a healthcare provider can recommend anti-nausea medicines that may help. Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 7 Jan. 2025 Your provider may also prescribe anti-nausea medication. Chloe Castleberry, StyleCaster, 27 Dec. 2024 There are anti-nausea medications that can help prevent any unwanted GI upset during a trip. Dr. Devon B. Smith, Baltimore Sun, 15 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for anti-nausea 

Word History

First Known Use

1848, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of anti-nausea was in 1848

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“Anti-nausea.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anti-nausea. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.

Medical Definition

anti-nausea

adjective
an·​ti-nau·​sea
: preventing or counteracting nausea
anti-nausea drugs
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