Definitions

1. noun

A medical term for a condition where there is an inability or difficulty to vomit, often seen in cases of poisoning or drug overdose.

“The doctor noted that the patient’s aporrhoea was a worrying sign, suggesting that the substance was highly toxic.”

2. noun

A term used in the study of ancient Greek, referring to the loss of the augment in certain tenses and moods.

“The linguist studied the phenomenon of aporrhoea in the development of the Greek language.”