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Vomica

Noun - Medicine

1. A cavity or abscess in the body, typically in the lungs, containing pus.

Example sentence: The doctor drained the vomica in the patient's lungs to alleviate his symptoms.

Noun - Botany

1. A hard, woody capsule that releases seeds when burst open.

Example sentence: The vomica of the plant shattered, dispersing the seeds in all directions.

Noun - Zoology

1. In some birds, a diverticulum at the junction of the small and large intestines.

Example sentence: The avian vomica acts to absorb excess water and electrolytes from the digested food.

Noun - Popular Usage

1. A feeling of nausea or the act of vomiting.

Example sentence: Jane experienced a sudden onset of vomica and rushed to the bathroom to throw up.

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