haematemesis

/ ˌhɛm-; ˌhiːməˈtɛmɪsɪs /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of haematemesis¹

C19: from haemato- + Greek emesis vomiting

Example Sentences

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

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

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