emesis

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This neuropeptide plays a major role in arthritis, emesis, apoptosis, pain, gastrointestinal and respiratory function and depressive and anxiety disorders GAD is the only enzyme responsible for the irreversible conversion of L-glutamic acid to GABA.

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  1. Greek, from emein, to vomit; see wemə- in Indo-European roots.

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  1. New Latin, from Greek ἒμεσις, a vomiting, from ἐμέειν, vomit: see emetic.
 

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/ˈɛmɛsɪs/
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