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haematemesis

Pronunciation: /ˌhiːməˈtɛmɪsɪs/
(US hematemesis)
Definition of haematemesis

noun

[mass noun] Medicine
  • the vomiting of blood.

Origin:

early 19th century: from haemato- 'of blood' + Greek emesis 'vomiting'

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Definition of haematemesis in the US English dictionary

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