Hemorrhagic: meaning, definitions and examples

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hemorrhagic

 

[ ˌhɛm.əˈrædʒ.ɪk ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

medical condition

Hemorrhagic refers to something related to or characterized by hemorrhage, which is the escape of blood from a ruptured blood vessel. This term is often used in medical contexts to describe conditions or symptoms associated with significant bleeding.

Synonyms

bleeding, blood-spilling.

Examples of usage

  • The patient was diagnosed with hemorrhagic fever.
  • Hemorrhagic stroke can result in severe brain damage.
  • Hemorrhagic conditions require immediate medical attention.

Translations

Translations of the word "hemorrhagic" in other languages:

🇵🇹 hemorrágico

🇮🇳 रक्तस्रावी

🇩🇪 hämorrhagisch

🇮🇩 hemoragik

🇺🇦 геморагічний

🇵🇱 hemorrhagiczny

🇯🇵 出血性の

🇫🇷 hémorragique

🇪🇸 hemorrágico

🇹🇷 kanamalı

🇰🇷 출혈성의

🇸🇦 نزيفي

🇨🇿 hemoragický

🇸🇰 hemoragický

🇨🇳 出血性

🇸🇮 hemoragičen

🇮🇸 blóðmissandi

🇰🇿 қан кету

🇬🇪 სისხლდენა

🇦🇿 qanaxma

🇲🇽 hemorrágico

Etymology

The term 'hemorrhagic' originates from the Greek word 'haimorrhagia', where 'haima' means 'blood' and 'rhegnynai' means 'to burst or break forth.' Initially, it was utilized to describe excessive bleeding due to various causes, including trauma, surgery, or medical conditions. Over time, the term evolved in medical literature to encompass a range of disorders associated with severe blood loss, such as hemorrhagic fevers. These are typically viral infections that cause bleeding manifestations combined with a complex array of symptoms. Medical professionals utilize this descriptor to facilitate diagnosis and treatment planning in instances involving significant internal or external bleeding.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,462, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.