Understanding -ptysis: Medical Terminology for Spitting and Expectoration
The medical terminology combining form -ptysis means spitting or expectoration. It is most commonly used to describe coughing up blood or other fluids from the respiratory tract. For example, hemoptysis refers to coughing up blood.Kidney Disease - Related Articles
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