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haematemesis

/ ˌhɛm-; ˌhiːməˈtɛmɪsɪs /

noun

  1. See haemoptysis
    vomiting of blood, esp as the result of a bleeding ulcer Compare haemoptysis

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Word History and Origins

Origin of haematemesis1

C19: from haemato- + Greek emesis vomiting

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Example Sentences

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

Vomiting of blood (haematemesis) is a frequent and important symptom.

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