hematemesis
IPA: hˈɛmʌtˈɛmʌsɪs
noun
- (American spelling, medicine) Blood within vomitus; the vomiting of blood.
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Examples of "hematemesis" in Sentences
- Hematemesis is treated as a medical emergency.
- The diagnosis is easier when the patient has hematemesis.
- Gastro intestinal catarrh is usually present, and hematemesis may occur.
- The diagnosis of upper GI bleeding is assumed when hematemesis is documented.
- The symptoms due to bleeding are hematemesis and/or melena, possibly with shock.
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