Definitions for: Hemoptysis

[n] coughing up blood from the respiratory tract; usually indicates a severe infection of the bronchi or lungs

Webster (1913) Definition: He*mop"ty*sis, n. [NL., fr. Gr. a"i^ma blood + ? to
spit: cf. F. h['e]moptysie.] (Med.)
The expectoration of blood, due usually to hemorrhage from
the mucous membrane of the lungs.

Synonyms: haemoptysis

See Also: symptom