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Hemoptysis Definition & Meaning

hemoptysis
noun
  1. coughing up blood from the respiratory tract; usually indicates a severe infection of the bronchi or lungs

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What does hemoptysis mean?
coughing up blood from the respiratory tract; usually indicates a severe infection of the bronchi or lungs
What part of speech is hemoptysis?
Hemoptysis is a noun.

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