hematochezia
/ˌhiːmətoʊˈkiːziə/
noun
- The passage of bright red blood in the stool, usually indicating bleeding in the lower digestive tract.
- Hematochezia can be a sign of hemorrhoids or more serious conditions.
- The patient reported hematochezia and was scheduled for a colonoscopy.
- Bright red blood in the toilet bowl is a classic symptom of hematochezia.