A respiratory system and chest symptom that is characterized by an expectoration of blood from some part of the respiratory tract. [ url:http://www2.merriam-webster.com/cgi-bin/mwmednlm?book=Medical&va=hemoptysis ]
Term information
- UMLS_CUI:C0019079
- ICD9CM_2005:786.3
- UMLS_ICD9CM_2005_AUI:A0067232
A respiratory system and chest symptom that is characterized by an expectoration of blood from some part of the respiratory tract.
expectoration of blood-stained sputum
coughing up of blood
expectoration of blood
haemoptysis