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• Hemoptysis
  |Term=hemoptysis |Short definition=hemoptysis (hee-MOP-tih-sis) Coughing or spitting up blood from the airway 
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• Hemoptysis
  |Term=hemoptysis |Short definition=hemoptysis (hee-MOP-tih-sis) Coughing or spitting up blood from the airway 
  348 bytes (41 words) - 19:00, 11 January 2023
• Pulmonary-renal syndrome
  The term "Pulmonary-renal syndrome" is derived from the Latin ''pulmo'' (lung), ''ren'' (kidney), and the Greek ''syndromos'' ( ...fe-threatening condition that is characterized by bleeding in the lungs ([[hemoptysis]]) and inflammation of the small blood vessels in the kidneys ([[glomerulon
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• Aspergilloma
  The term "Aspergilloma" is derived from the genus name of the fungus ''Aspergillus'', and the Greek word "oma" mean ...asymptomatic, while others may experience symptoms such as chronic cough, hemoptysis (coughing up blood), and weight loss.
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• Tracheobronchial injury
  ...g "rough" or "windpipe", and "bronkhos" meaning "windpipe". "Injury" comes from the Latin "injuria" meaning "wrong" or "damage". ...tracheobronchial injury can include difficulty breathing, [[coughing]], [[hemoptysis]] (coughing up blood), and [[cyanosis]] (bluish color of the skin due to la
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• Mumoli's sign
  ...ents with [[pulmonary embolism]]. It is characterized by the presence of [[hemoptysis]] (coughing up blood) without [[dyspnea]] (shortness of breath). * [[Hemoptysis]]: The coughing up of blood or blood-stained mucus from the bronchi, larynx, trachea, or lungs.
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• Pulmonary contusion
  The term "pulmonary contusion" is derived from the Latin words "pulmo" meaning lung, and "contusio" meaning bruise. It ess ...e chest. This can occur in various situations such as car accidents, falls from height, or during contact sports. Other causes can include [[penetrating tr
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• Pulmonary hematoma
  ...rived from the Latin word "pulmo", which means lung. "Hematoma" is derived from the Greek words "haima" meaning blood, and "toma" meaning swelling. * [[Hemoptysis]] (coughing up blood)
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• Bloody
  The term "bloody" originates from the Old English word "blōdig," derived from "blōd," which means blood. * [[Hemorrhage]]: The escape of blood from a ruptured blood vessel, especially when profuse.
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• Onyalai
  ...ntly found in certain regions of [[Africa]]. The term 'Onyalai' is derived from the [[Lugbara language]], where 'Onya' means 'to bleed' and 'lai' means 'a ...]] condition characterized by recurrent episodes of bleeding, particularly from the [[gums]] and [[nose]]. The disorder is associated with prolonged [[blee
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• Haemoptysis
  ...condition characterized by the coughing up of blood or blood-stained mucus from the bronchi, larynx, trachea, or lungs. This symptom can be a sign of a ser The term "haemoptysis" comes from the Greek words "haima" meaning "blood" and "ptysis" meaning "a spitting".
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• Pulmonary hemorrhage
  ...e Latin word "pulmonarius," which means "of the lungs." "Hemorrhage" comes from the Greek words "haima," meaning "blood," and "rhegnynai," meaning "to burs * [[Hemoptysis]]: Coughing up blood from the respiratory tract.
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• Swimming-induced pulmonary edema
  The term "Swimming-induced pulmonary edema" is derived from the activity that triggers the condition (swimming), the resulting physiolo Symptoms of SIPE may include [[shortness of breath]], [[cough]], [[hemoptysis]] (coughing up blood), and [[chest pain]]. In severe cases, it can lead to
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• Bronchial leiomyoma
  ...he [[bronchus]] of the [[lung]]. The term "Bronchial Leiomyoma" is derived from the Greek words "bronchos" meaning windpipe, "leios" meaning smooth, and "m ...e size and location of the tumor. Common symptoms may include [[cough]], [[hemoptysis]] (coughing up blood), and [[dyspnea]] (shortness of breath).
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• Pulmonary sequestration
  ...lood supply from the systemic circulation. The etymology of the term comes from the Latin ''sequestrare'', meaning "to set aside". ...). ILS is located within a normal lobe of the lung, while ELS is separated from the normal lung and has its own pleural covering.
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• Haematemesis
  The term "haematemesis" is derived from the Greek words "haima" meaning "blood" and "emesis" meaning "vomiting". * [[Hemoptysis]]
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• Eisenmenger's syndrome
  ...name of its discoverer, Dr. Victor Eisenmenger. The word "syndrome" comes from the Greek "σύνδρομον" (sýndromon), meaning "concurrence of sympto ...low oxygen levels), [[dyspnea]] (shortness of breath), [[fatigue]], and [[hemoptysis]] (coughing up blood).
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• Goodpasture syndrome
  ...ies attack the basement membrane in lungs and kidneys, leading to bleeding from the lungs and kidney failure. It is also known as '''Goodpasture's disease' The symptoms of Goodpasture syndrome can vary greatly from person to person. Some people may experience only mild symptoms, while othe
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• Haemolacria
  The term "Haemolacria" is derived from the Greek words "haima" meaning "blood" and "dakry" meaning "tear". ...mptom of haemolacria is the presence of blood in the tears. This can range from tears that have a slight pink tinge, to tears that are bright red and resem
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• Pulmonary carcinoid tumour
  ...from the Latin word 'pulmo', which means lung, and 'carcinoid' is derived from the Greek word 'karkinos', meaning crab, a metaphor for cancer's claw-like Common symptoms of a pulmonary carcinoid tumour include [[cough]], [[hemoptysis]] (coughing up blood), [[shortness of breath]], and recurrent [[pneumonia]]
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• Medical dictionary
  ...us" meaning "physician" and the English word "dictionary" which originates from the Latin "dictionarium," meaning "collection of words." ...al Dictionaries''': These dictionaries cover a wide range of medical terms from various medical fields. They are often used by medical students and profess
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