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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.

Synonyms

  • Haematemesis

Hypernyms

  • Puking
  • Vomiting
  • Regurgitation
  • Disgorgement
  • Emesis
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