Definition

Noun: * A severe and persistent form of nausea and vomiting during pregnancy. It is more intense than typical "morning sickness" and can lead to significant weight loss, dehydration, and electrolyte imbalances. If left untreated, it can result in serious complications for both the mother and the fetus.

Usage

This is a medical term used specifically in obstetrics and healthcare contexts to diagnose and describe a serious pregnancy complication. It is not used in everyday conversation.

Examples

• The patient was hospitalized due to hyperemesis gravidarum and required intravenous fluids.
• Hyperemesis gravidarum can sometimes necessitate treatment with anti-nausea medication.
• Her doctor diagnosed her condition as hyperemesis gravidarum, not just typical morning sickness.

Advanced Usage

• The term is often abbreviated in medical notes as HG.
• It is frequently discussed in relation to its management, which may include hospitalization for hyperemesis gravidarum or treatment for hyperemesis gravidarum.

Variants and Related Words

• Hyperemesis (noun): The condition of severe, persistent vomiting. is a specific type of hyperemesis.
• Nausea gravidarum (noun): The medical term for the more common, less severe nausea of pregnancy ("morning sickness").

Synonyms

• Severe morning sickness (a common, non-medical synonym)
• Pernicious vomiting of pregnancy (an older, less common medical term)

Antonyms

• (Typical) morning sickness
• Nausea gravidarum

Noun

1. hyperemesis during pregnancy; if severe it can result in damage to the brain and liver and kidney