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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

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