hemoptysis
UK/hɪˈmɒptɪsɪs/US/hɪˈmɑːptəsɪs/
释义
n.
咯血，咳血
词源
概述
该词直接借自新拉丁语 haemoptysis，其本身又源自古希腊语组合 haimo- (血) 和 ptysis (吐)。它精准地描绘了“咳血”或“咯血”这一医学症状，字面即“吐出血液”。其词义完全由两个语素构成，自18世纪进入医学英语后含义未有改变，是医学术语词义高度稳定的典范。
例句
“The patient was admitted to the hospital due to severe hemoptysis.”
患者因严重咯血被收治入院。
“Chronic bronchitis can sometimes lead to episodes of hemoptysis.”
慢性支气管炎有时可能导致咯血。
“The doctor noted that hemoptysis is a serious symptom that requires immediate investigation.”
医生指出，咯血是一个需要立即进行排查的严重症状。