Nouns denoting substances. Hypernyms (incense is a kind of...): chemical compound; compound ((chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight).Meronyms (substance of incense):stacte ((Old Testament) one of several sweet-smelling spices used in incense).ypernyms (incense is a kind of...): chemical compound; compound ((chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight). Meronyms (substance of incense): stacte ((Old Testament) one of several sweet-smelling spices used in incense).
In this article, you will learn about what spotting looks like and how to tell the difference between period bleeding and spotting. You will also find out when spotting is considered normal and when you should speak to your doctor about abnormal vaginal bleeding. What is Spotting? Spotting is referred to by doctors as abnormal vaginal bleeding. According to staff from the Mayo Clinic, spotting is when you notice small amounts of blood when you are not expecting your period. The spots of blood are often seen after wiping when you have used the bathroom or you may notice them on your underwear. 1
According to the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, about 15 to 25 percent of women have some amount of bleeding in their first trimesters. 1  Bleeding is less commonâand more concerningâif it occurs in the second or third trimester. What Spotting Looks Like Generally, the discharge you'll see if you experience spotting is brown, red, or pink in color and has a slightly gummy or stringy texture (because the discharge consists of a few drops of dried blood that's mixed with cervical mucus).