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GOMERE
GOH-mair · noun · offensive
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GOMERE In A Sentence
Origin & Usage
Invented by Samuel Shem in 'The House of God' (1978) as the feminine of GOMER.
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What does GOMERE mean?
It's the female version of GOMER, a derogatory hospital term for an elderly, chronically ill patient who is frequently admitted and difficult to treat.
Where does GOMERE come from?
It was coined by Samuel Shem in his 1978 satirical medical novel 'The House of God,' as the feminine counterpart to GOMER.
Is GOMERE offensive?
Yes. It is a pejorative used privately among medical staff and is considered demeaning to patients.
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