haemoptysis
/hiːˈmɒptɪsɪs
/(US hemoptysis)
noun [mass noun]
The coughing up of blood.She has no symptoms, specifically no cough, sputum, hemoptysis, weight loss, sweats, fevers, or bony pains....
- Cough, dyspnea, hemoptysis, tachycardia, pleuritic pain, cyanosis and fever are common.
- Symptoms may include cough, hemoptysis, increased sputum production, and dyspnea.
Origin
Mid 17th century: from modern Latin hemoptysis, from haemo- 'of blood' + Greek ptusis 'spitting'.