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nausea sensation of discomfort, or queasiness, in the stomach. It may be caused by irritation of the stomach by food or drugs, unpleasant odors, overeating, fright, or psychological stress. It is usually relieved by vomiting. Nausea is frequently present during the early months of pregnancy, and it is a concomitant of motion sickness. However, nausea may also be the symptom of a serious illness; thus persistent nausea should receive medical attention.

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nausea (naw-ziă) n. the feeling that one is about to vomit, as experienced in seasickness. Actual vomiting often occurs subsequently.

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nausea feeling of sickness XVI; strong disgust XVII. — L. nausea, nausia — Gr. nausā, nautíā, seasickness, nausea, f. naûs ship (see NAVAL).
So nauseate reject with nausea; affect with nausea. XVII. f. pp. stem of L. nauseāre. nauseous XVII.

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