Hematemesis (Noun)
Meaning
Vomiting blood.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The patient was rushed to the emergency room after experiencing severe hematemesis and abdominal pain.
- Hematemesis can be a symptom of a life-threatening condition such as a bleeding ulcer or cancer.
- The doctor immediately ordered an endoscopy to determine the cause of the patient's hematemesis.
- The presence of hematemesis and melena led the physician to suspect a gastrointestinal bleed.
- The patient's hematemesis persisted despite receiving medication to reduce stomach acid and control bleeding.