Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.73 in modern English

Syllables: cannabi-noid hy-per-eme-sis syn-drome
IPA

51

Scrabble Score

30

Letters

6

Syllables

14

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A syndrome sometimes resulting from cannabis use, characterized by recurrent nausea, hyperemesis, and abdominal pain.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"2019, Catherine C. Crone, Jeanne M. Lackamp, Andrew R. Alkis, 19: Gastrointestinal Disorders, James L. Levenson (editor), Textbook of Psychosomatic Medicine and Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry, 3rd Edition, American Psychiatric Association Publishing, page 535, Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome is sometimes mistaken for idiopathic cyclic vomiting syndrome, delaying appropriate treatment."
"Comment: cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS) is indicated by recurrent episodes of refractory nausea and vomiting with vague diffuse abdominal pain (accompanied by compulsive, frequent, hot baths or showers for relief of abdominal pain; these behaviors are thought to be learned through their cyclical periods of emesis) in the context of chronic cannabis use (at least weekly for >2 years)."
"2023, Ivan A. Ross, Plant-Based Therapeutics, Volume 1: Cannabis sativa, Springer Publishing, page 343, Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome can be challenging to differentiate from hyperemesis gravidarum."

Etymology

First described in 2004.

Usage

Uncountable

Frequently Paired Words

scromiting

Synonyms

CHS

Questions

What does cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome mean?: A syndrome sometimes resulting from cannabis use, characterized by recurrent nausea, hyperemesis, and abdominal pain.
Where does cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome come from?: First described in 2004.

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