Iiveldustoksendamist

Iiveldustoksendamist is an Estonian-language term used to describe the deliberate induction of nausea and vomiting in a person or animal. It is a neologism and is not widely standardized; its exact meaning can vary among scholars and contexts.

In medical and scientific discourse, controlled emesis has historical relevance in toxicology and anesthesiology. It has been used in the past to manage certain poisonings or to test the efficacy of antiemetic drugs, and it may appear in veterinary contexts under strict ethical guidelines. Today the term is uncommon outside academic discussions, and its application is typically limited to approved medical or veterinary protocols, requiring informed consent where applicable and oversight by institutional ethics committees.

Ethical and welfare considerations are central to discussions of iiveldustoksendamist. Deliberate provocation of nausea or vomiting can cause distress and potential harm, so contemporary practice emphasizes patient safety, minimization of suffering, and the use of non-emetic alternatives whenever possible. When such induction is deemed justifiable, it is conducted under strict clinical or research protocols, with careful risk assessment and regulatory compliance.

See also Emesis, Emetic, Antiemetic.