How Do You Spell RETCHING?

Pronunciation: [ɹˈɛt͡ʃɪŋ] (IPA)

The word "Retching" is spelled as /ˈrɛtʃɪŋ/. The letter "r" is pronounced as a voiced alveolar approximant /r/. The "e" in the first syllable is pronounced as a short e vowel sound /ɛ/, and the "tch" cluster is pronounced as a voiceless alveo-palatal affricate /tʃ/. The suffix "-ing" is pronounced as /ɪŋ/. "Retching" means an involuntary attempt to vomit, and being able to spell it correctly will make your writing more precise and professional.

RETCHING Meaning and Definition

1. Retching refers to the involuntary, repetitive, and spasmodic contraction of the abdominal and chest muscles that occurs in an attempt to vomit or expel stomach contents. It is a reflexive response triggered by irritation or stimulation of the tissues lining the throat, stomach, or upper gastrointestinal tract. Retching often results in a strong, forceful, and rhythmic movement of the diaphragm and abdominal muscles, accompanied by the characteristic sound and sensation of gagging or heaving.

   During retching, the epiglottis automatically closes off the entrance to the windpipe, preventing the contents of the stomach from entering the lungs. The muscles involved in retching work in sequence, creating increased pressure in the abdomen and chest, and contracting the stomach to forcefully expel its contents.

   Retching can be caused by various factors, including nausea, excessive alcohol consumption, stomach or intestinal infections, food poisoning, or certain medical conditions such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or gastroparesis. It is commonly associated with feelings of queasiness, discomfort, and an urgent need to vomit.

   While retching often precedes actual vomiting, the two actions are distinct. Vomiting involves the expulsion of stomach contents through the mouth, while retching refers specifically to the muscular activity associated with attempting to vomit. Retching can sometimes provide temporary relief in cases of indigestion or feelings of nausea, but it can also be prolonged and distressing when the body fails to expel the stomach contents, leading to discomfort, exhaustion, dehydration, and potential complications.

2. Making movements of vomiting without effect, vomiturition.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

Top Common Misspellings for RETCHING *

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• ratching 5.5555555%

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Etymology of RETCHING

The word "retching" can be traced back to the Middle English term "retchen" which meant "to clear the throat, cough, or hawk up phlegm". It was derived from the Old English word "hreccan" which meant "to clear the throat" or "to hawk". The Old English word's origins are uncertain, but it may be related to the Middle Dutch word "hrechen", meaning "to vomit". Ultimately, the etymology of "retching" suggests a historical association with the act of coughing, clearing the throat, or vomiting.

Plural form of RETCHING is RETCHINGS

Conjugate verb Retching

CONDITIONAL

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