The presence of blood in semen, which can indicate injury or disease in the reproductive organs.
From Greek haima (blood) + sperma (seed) + -ia (condition). This medical term emerged in the 19th century as microscopy advanced and doctors could identify blood cells in semen samples.
This condition sounds alarming but is often temporary and harmless—it can happen from simple trauma during ejaculation, much like how a nosebleed happens from minor bumps. Doctors can usually diagnose the cause just by looking at the cells under a microscope!
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