Word
VOMIT-A (Medical)
Description of Sign
Move palm-in Flat-O-hand up the chest to neck then arc 5-hand out. Mouth is open with the tongue out.
Visual Guide
Act of vomiting.
Translation Equivalents
N/A
Parameters of Sign
| Dominant Hand | Non-Dominant Hand | |
|---|---|---|
| Handshape |
Flat-O
5
|
N/A |
| Orientation |
Palm-in
Palm-up
|
N/A |
| Location |
Chest
Neutral space
Neck
|
N/A |
| Movements | Move hand up body then arc hand out. | |
| Non-manual Markers | Mouth open, tongue out. | |
Units of Sign
Related Signs
None
VOMIT-B (Medical)
Description of Sign
Palm-in S-hands arc out from chest, changing to 5-hands.
Visual Guide
Act of vomiting.
Translation Equivalents
N/A
Parameters of Sign
| Dominant Hand | Non-Dominant Hand | |
|---|---|---|
| Handshape |
S
5
|
S
5
|
| Orientation |
Palm-inside
|
Palm-inside
|
| Location |
Neutral space
|
Neutral space
|
| Movements | Open hands to 5-hands while moving them away from chest. | |
| Non-manual Markers | Mouth open. | |
Units of Sign
Related Signs
None