hemoptoe

/hɛmɒptoʊ/

Definitions

1. noun

a condition characterized by coughing up blood, often a symptom of a more serious underlying condition

“The patient was diagnosed with hemoptoe and required immediate medical attention.”

2. noun

a medical term referring to bleeding from the respiratory tract

“The doctor examined the patient for signs of hemoptoe and ruled out any serious conditions.”

Synonyms

  • hemoptysis
  • pulmonary hemorrhage

Antonyms

  • hemostasis