A male patient was admitted to the hospital because he was vomiting bright red blood.Which of the following terms would be used to document this fact in the patient's chart?

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Hematemesis is the term used to describe the vomiting of blood. Hemorrhoid refers to bleeding from the rectum, hemorrhage from the upper gastrointestinal tract is not associated with hemorrhoids. Regurgitation is the backward flow of liquid or food from the stomach into the mouth. Hematochezia refers to the passage of bright red blood through the rectum. Melena refers to the passage of black, tarry, and foul-smelling stools.

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