Hemoptysis
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Hemoptysis is a noun meaning (medicine) expectoration (coughing up) of blood from the respiratory system.
Meaning
(medicine) expectoration (coughing up) of blood from the respiratory system.
Word Forms
- hemoptyses
Synonyms for hemoptysis
Depending on context, synonyms include hemosputum.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include emptysis, hemosputum, pyoptysis, epistaxis, pseudoepistaxis, hematemesis.
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