Break down the medical word into its word parts, and give the meaning of each word part. Then, give the definition of the medical word.
Hemoptysis
Definition:
Combining form and definition:
Suffix and definition:
Definition: Coughing up blood
Combining form and definition: hem/o, “blood”
Suffix and definition: -ptysis, “to cough up”
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