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Black Vomit

Description:

Black vomit refers to a medical condition characterized by the regurgitation of dark-colored or blackish vomit. The term is commonly used to describe a severe symptom of certain diseases, such as yellow fever or gastrointestinal bleeding.

Senses and Usages:

1. Medical Sense:

In a medical context, black vomit can indicate a serious underlying condition. It is typically associated with:

• Yellow fever: A viral infection transmitted by mosquitoes, which can cause symptoms like black vomit due to liver damage.
• Gastrointestinal bleeding: The presence of blood in the gastrointestinal tract leading to vomit that appears black or tarry.

Example sentence: The patient's black vomit raised concerns about a possible internal bleeding.

2. Historical Sense:

In historical contexts, black vomit was a term used during the 18th and 19th centuries to describe the vomit associated with yellow fever.

Example sentence: The epidemic that struck the city was characterized by widespread cases of black vomit.

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