haematemesis


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he·ma·tem·e·sis

(hē'mă-tem'ĕ-sis)
Vomiting blood.
Synonym(s): haematemesis.
[hemat- + G. emesis, vomiting]
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haematemesis

Vomiting blood. This may indicate stomach or duodenal ulcers, gastric erosions, varicose veins in the gullet (OESOPHAGEAL VARICES) or the MALLORY-WEISS SYNDROME. Stomach cancer does not commonly cause haematemesis. Vomited partially digested blood resembles coffee grounds.
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he·ma·tem·e·sis

(hē'mă-tem'ĕ-sis)
Vomiting of blood.
Synonym(s): haematemesis.
[hemat- + G. emesis, vomiting]
Medical Dictionary for the Dental Professions © Farlex 2012

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Q. Why do alcoholics spew blood? I saw someone vomiting blood and my brother said it is because he’s an alcoholic but couldn’t explain why…

A. Alcohol affects many different things in the body. This sounds very serious and he probably needs immediate medical attention. When your body is trying to process something that is harming it at the same time, many things are going on and being destroyed.

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