In the term emesis, the root eme means:

A) to vomit.
B) to belch.
C) to ingest.
D) to excrete.


A
Explanation: A) Correct. Emesis is the condition of vomiting.
B) Eructation is the act of belching.
C) Ingestion is the act of ingesting.
D) Elimination is the act of excreting.

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