Hemarthrosis (also known as Hemarthroses): Bleeding into the joints. It may arise from trauma or spontaneously in patients with hemophilia.

NIH MeSH · D006395Diseases

Hemarthrosis

Also known asHemarthroses

Definition

Bleeding into the joints. It may arise from trauma or spontaneously in patients with hemophilia.

MeSH classification

  • C05.550.459
  • C23.550.414.794

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Common questions about Hemarthrosis

What does Hemarthrosis mean in medicine?
Bleeding into the joints. It may arise from trauma or spontaneously in patients with hemophilia. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Hemarthrosis known by any other names?
Yes. Hemarthrosis is also referred to as Hemarthroses in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Hemarthrosis sit in the medical classification?
Hemarthrosis falls under the broader medical category "Diseases" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: C05.550.459, C23.550.414.794). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D006395) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗