A medical condition where blood is present in semen, which can result from infection, injury, or other health issues in the reproductive system.
From Greek 'haima' (blood) + 'sperma' (seed). The term combines two Greek roots to describe an abnormal presence of blood in reproductive fluid. Medical terminology from the late 19th century.
This condition scared men throughout history who didn't understand it, leading to all sorts of folk remedies and myths about masculinity and disease. Today doctors can quickly identify causes like prostate inflammation or blood clotting issues.
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