Hematemesis
Also called Vomiting blood
GastroenterologyEmergency MedicineImportant
Vomiting of blood originating from the upper gastrointestinal tract, appearing bright red or as coffee-ground material depending on the rate of bleeding.
Korean
토혈
선홍색 혈액 또는 커피 찌꺼기 모양의 내용물을 토하는 것; 상부 위장관 출혈을 시사함.
French
Hématémèse
Vomissement de sang provenant du tractus digestif supérieur ; rouge vif ou comme du marc de café selon la vitesse du saignement.
Word parts
hemat/oRoot(Greek: hem/o, hemat/o) Blood-emesisSuffix(Greek) Vomiting