De misselijkheid
Example: De misselijkheid verdween nadat ik medicijnen had genomen.
Definition
"De misselijkheid" refers to the unpleasant sensation in the stomach that often precedes vomiting, commonly known as nausea. It is a common symptom in medicine that causes discomfort and can be triggered by various causes such as illness, medication, or motion.
Etymology
The word "de misselijkheid" originates from Dutch, where 'misselijk' means nauseous or sick, combined with the suffix '-heid' which denotes a state or condition. Did you know? The root 'missen' in older Dutch can relate to missing or failing, reflecting the body's failure to feel well.
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"De misselijkheid" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Medicine - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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