anti-nausea
adjective[ before noun ]
(alsoantinausea)uk /ˌæn.tiˈnɔː.si.ə//ˌæn.tiˈnɔː.zi.ə/ us /ˌæn.t̬iˈnɑː.zi.ə//ˌæn.t̬iˈnɑː.ʒə//ˌæn.taɪˈnɑː.zi.ə//ˌæn.taɪˈnɑː.ʒə/
preventing or reducing vomiting or nausea(= the feeling that you are going to vomit): 止吐
Anti-nausea drugs may be prescribed to treat migraine symptoms.
She tried many different kinds of anti-nausea medicine.
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He was prescribed anti-nausea pills
Anti-nausea medications may be prescribed by your doctor.
Ginger is used as an anti-nausea remedy.
Anti-nausea meds are often given at the same time as painkillers.
Travel bands work on anti-nausea pressure points on the wrists.
The study suggested that acupuncture may reduce the need for antinausea medication in this group.
Ginger is known for its antinausea qualities.
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