Enterohemorrhage

/ˌɛntəroʊˈhɛmərɪdʒ/ noun

Definition

Bleeding that occurs within or from the intestines, resulting in blood loss into the intestinal tract.

Etymology

Greek 'enteron' (intestine) + 'hemorrhage' (from 'haima' meaning blood + 'rhegnynai' meaning to break or burst). This compound medical term describes the rupture of blood vessels in the intestines.

Kelly Says

Your intestines have thousands of tiny blood vessels—when they rupture, even slightly, it can be serious because blood loss in the digestive tract can be hard to detect.

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