emesis basin
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- noun
- /ˈɛmɪsɪs ˈbeɪsən/
- Specialized
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cuenco para vómito
- When someone is feeling unwell, having an emesis basin nearby can be very helpful.
- Get an emesis basin
Examples
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Hospitals keep emesis basins next to beds for patients who might vomit.
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Please place the used emesis basin in the biohazard area after cleaning up.
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The nurse quickly handed the patient an emesis basin when she felt sick.
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The nurse handed me an emesis basin.
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Please place the emesis basin near the bed.
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The patient started feeling nauseous, so the nurse quickly provided an emesis basin for him to use.
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After the surgery, the doctor made sure to place an emesis basin next to the patient's bed.
Synonyms
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A wide, round container with sloping sides for holding water or food
How Deep
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Morphology
The meaning is directly compositional: 'emesis' (vomiting) + 'basin' (a container) yields a basin for collecting vomit. This follows standard noun-noun compositional patterns, so a learner who knows both words can readily infer the MWE's meaning, though 'emesis' itself is medical jargon and may be less familiar.
Etymology
Emesis basin comes from the medical word emesis meaning 'vomit' and basin meaning a shallow bowl. It is a small, kidney-shaped bowl that patients use to catch 'vomit', so the name simply describes its purpose.