hyperemesis gravidarum
hyperemesis gravidarum · hyperemeses gravidarum
A rare complication of pregnancy, similar to severe morning sickness, sometimes fatal…A rare complication of pregnancy, similar to severe morning sickness, sometimes fatal if left untreated.
Meaning
1 sensesA rare complication of pregnancy, similar to severe morning sickness, sometimes fatal if left untreated.
More definitions
- hyperemesis during pregnancy; if severe it can result in damage to the brain and liver and kidney
Origin
From hyperemesis + Latin gravidārum (“of pregnant women”).From hyperemesis + Latin gravidārum (“of pregnant women”).
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Forms
plural: hyperemeses gravidarum| Singular | hyperemesis gravidarum |
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irregular · Lesson
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular
See also
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