Hemoptysis

Medical word for the act of coughing up blood or coughing up mucous or phlegm with blood present from the respiratory tract. This is usually a sign of a respiratory-related disease or severe tuberculosis.

Mild hemoptysis was noted in the patient and immediate tests were initiated to determine the cause.

by GrossHemoptysis February 4, 2009

hemoptysis

an illness when a person is coughing up blood. it also may cause death.

A: Is she coughing blood?
B: Yes, She has hemoptysis.

by i don't have one September 7, 2005