What Does Hemoptysis Mean?
heh-MOP-tih-sis
IPA: /hɪˈmɒp.tɪ.sɪs/
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Hemoptysis is pronounced heh-MOP-tih-sis
What does Hemoptysis mean?
Hemoptysis is the coughing up of blood or blood-tinged sputum from the respiratory tract.
How do you pronounce Hemoptysis?
Hemoptysis is pronounced "heh-MOP-tih-sis". Syllables: heh - mop - tih - sis.
When is Hemoptysis used in medicine?
Causes include bronchitis, TB, bronchiectasis, lung cancer, pulmonary embolism, and trauma. Workup includes CXR, CT chest, bronchoscopy.
Word Parts & Etymology
Greek roothaimablood
Greek rootptysisspitting
Common Misconceptions
Distinguish hemoptysis (from lungs, bright red, frothy) from hematemesis (from GI tract, dark, coffee-ground appearance). History and pH of the blood help differentiate.
Clinical Context
Causes include bronchitis, TB, bronchiectasis, lung cancer, pulmonary embolism, and trauma. Workup includes CXR, CT chest, bronchoscopy.
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