Sign or Symptom
retching
retch·ing
Definitions related to retching:
  • (retch) The action of the stomach and esophagus to try to vomit (eject some or all of the contents of the stomach). Retching that does not cause vomiting is called dry heaves.
    NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • Involuntary spasms of the stomach and esophagus resulting in vomiting or dry heaving.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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