Hematochezia - Dictionary Definition and Overview

Hematochezia :  (noun)

1: passage of stools containing blood (as from diverticulosis or colon cancer or peptic ulcer) [syn: haematochezia]

Based on WordNet 2.0

Hematochezia :  Hematochezia: Bright red blood in the rectum -- or from hemorrhoids.

The term "hematochezia" is rarely used. "Bright red blood in the stool" is more widely used (and understood).



Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)
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