haemoptysis

/ hɪˈmɒptɪsɪs /

noun

1. spitting or coughing up of blood or blood-streaked mucus, as in tuberculosis Compare haematemesis

Word History and Origins

Origin of haemoptysis¹

C17: from haemo- + -ptysis, from Greek ptyein to spit

Example Sentences

That was until he was 12 and stopped going to school, after his father died of haemoptysis and he became the family's chief breadwinner.

From The Guardian

Ergot is used in therapeutics as a haemostatic, and is very valuable in haemoptysis and sometimes in haematemesis.

From Project Gutenberg

A dangerous attack of haemoptysis interrupted his labours for a time; but the danger was no sooner past than he plunged into new engagements with the same ardour as before.

From Project Gutenberg

Advanced arterio-sclerosis, any form of serious organic visceral disease, advanced cirrhosis, pulmonary tuberculosis with a tendency to haemoptysis, much elevation of temperature or emaciation, are all entirely unsuited for this form of treatment.

From Project Gutenberg

Dyspnoea and haemoptysis occasionally occur, but are by no means the rule.

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