haemoptysis

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Noun haemoptysis has 1 sense

hemoptysis, haemoptysis - coughing up blood from the respiratory tract; usually indicates a severe infection of the bronchi or lungs
--₁ is a kind of symptom

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Haemoptysis:

Definition:

Haemoptysis is the medical term used to describe the act of coughing up blood that originates from the respiratory tract.

Senses:

Medical Sense: The coughing up of blood from the respiratory tract.

Examples:

The patient experienced haemoptysis, causing concern among the medical team.
Haemoptysis is often associated with lung infections, such as tuberculosis.

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