hemoptysis

/hɛmɒpˈtɪsɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

the coughing up of blood or bloody sputum, typically as a symptom of a serious underlying disease or condition, such as lung cancer or tuberculosis.

“The doctor ordered further tests after the patient’s hemoptysis persisted for several days.”

Synonyms

  • coughing up blood
  • expectoration
  • hemorrhage

Antonyms

  • coagulation
  • hemostasis