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1. (n.) hemoptysis
the expectoration of blood or bloody mucus.
Etymology: (hemo - + Gk ptýsis spitting (
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1. (noun) hemoptysis, haemoptysis
coughing up blood from the respiratory tract; usually indicates a severe infection of the bronchi or lungs
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1. (noun) hemoptysis
the expectoration of blood, due usually to hemorrhage from the mucous membrane of the lungs
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1. hemoptysis
Expectoration or spitting of blood originating from any part of the RESPIRATORY TRACT, usually from hemorrhage in the lung parenchyma (PULMONARY ALVEOLI) and the BRONCHIAL ARTERIES.
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