vomiting center

vomiting center
vomiting center n a nerve center in the medulla oblongata which when stimulated initiates the act of vomiting

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a center in the lateral reticular formation of the medulla oblongata, stimulation of which causes vomiting. See also chemoreceptor trigger zone, under zone.

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