Associations to the word «Hemoptysis»

Wiktionary

HEMOPTYSIS, noun. (medicine) expectoration (coughing up) of blood from the respiratory system

Dictionary definition

HEMOPTYSIS, noun. Coughing up blood from the respiratory tract; usually indicates a severe infection of the bronchi or lungs.

Wise words

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