Negative bleeding

What does "Negative bleeding" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

Negative bleeding is a term used in medicine to describe a situation where there is no visible blood loss. This term is often used in diagnostic procedures or tests to indicate that no blood was found where it might have been expected. For example, if a doctor is checking for internal bleeding or blood in the stool, and none is found, they might describe the result as "negative bleeding". It's a way of saying that there's no evidence of bleeding in the area being examined.

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