| haematemesis or (US) hematemesis (ˌhiːməˈtɛmɪsɪs, ˌhɛm-, ˌhiːməˈtɛmɪsɪs, ˌhɛm-) | |
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| Compare haemoptysis vomiting of blood, esp as the result of a bleeding ulcer | |
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| hematemesis or (US) hematemesis | |
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| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
| haematemesis | |
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| vomiting blood [syn: hematemesis] |