Erbrochenem

Erbrochenem is a grammatical form used in German to refer to vomited material. In everyday language the noun most commonly used for vomit is das Erbrochene (or Erbrochenes in some contexts). Erbrochenem appears in inflected phrases as part of the sentence structure, but it is not the usual standalone form used in casual speech.

Definition and scope: Vomit, or Erbrochenes, denotes matter expelled from the stomach through the mouth. It can contain partially digested food, gastric juice, acid, mucus, bile, and, in some cases, blood. The appearance and odor vary and can provide clues to underlying conditions.

Color, consistency and signs: The look of Erbrochenes ranges from pale and milky to greenish or brown, often with an acidic odor. Greenish or yellow tint can indicate bile. Blood-streaked vomit is a clinical concern and may signal an upper gastrointestinal source of bleeding (hematemesis) and requires medical evaluation. A coffee-ground appearance may suggest older blood.

Causes and clinical relevance: Common triggers include gastroenteritis, gastritis, food poisoning, pregnancy-related hyperemesis, medication or toxin exposure, and severe motion sickness. Vomiting can lead to dehydration and electrolyte disturbances. In medical settings, analysis of vomit can aid diagnosis, for example by testing for infections, pregnancy hormones, toxins, or the presence of blood.

See also: erbrechen, hematemesis, vomiting. In German, Erbrochenes remains the primary term for vomit, while Erbrochenem is encountered mainly as an inflected form in grammatically structured contexts.