HEMOPTYSES

HEMOPTYSIS

hemoptysis, haemoptysis

(noun) coughing up blood from the respiratory tract; usually indicates a severe infection of the bronchi or lungs

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Noun

hemoptyses

plural of hemoptysis

Anagrams

• mesophytes

Source: Wiktionary


HEMOPTYSIS

He*mop"ty*sis, n. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. hémoptysie.] (Med.)

Definition: The expectoration of blood, due usually to hemorrhage from the mucous membrane of the lungs.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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