Hemorrhoid: meaning, definitions and examples

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hemorrhoid

 

[ หˆhษ›mษ™หŒrษ”ษชd ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical condition

A hemorrhoid is a swollen and inflamed vein in the rectum or anus that causes discomfort, itching, and bleeding. They can develop internally or externally, with symptoms including pain during bowel movements or sitting. While often a result of straining during bowel movements or increased pressure during pregnancy, other factors can contribute to their development. Treatment options range from over-the-counter medications to surgical procedures, depending on the severity of the condition.

Synonyms

hemorrhoidal disease, piles, rectal varices.

Examples of usage

  • She experienced bleeding due to her hemorrhoid.
  • He was embarrassed to discuss his hemorrhoid with the doctor.
  • After the surgery, her hemorrhoid symptoms improved significantly.

Translations

Translations of the word "hemorrhoid" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น hemorroida

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคตเคพเคธเฅ€เคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Hรคmorrhoide

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ wasir

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะตะผะพั€ะพะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ hemoroid

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็—”

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท hรฉmorroรฏde

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ hemorroides

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท hemoroid

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์น˜์งˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุจูˆุงุณูŠุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hemoroidy

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hemoroidy

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็—”็–ฎ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ hemoroidi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ garnir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะณะตะผะพั€ั€ะพะน

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฐแƒ”แƒ›แƒแƒ แƒแƒ˜แƒ“แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hemoroid

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ hemorroides

Etymology

The term 'hemorrhoid' originates from the late Middle English word 'hemorrhoides', which came from the Latin 'hemorrhoidฤ“s' and Greek 'haimorrhoides', literally meaning 'flowing with blood'. This is derived from 'haima', meaning 'blood', which is a reference to the bleeding that often accompanies the condition. The condition has been documented since ancient times, with references made by Hippocrates and Galen. Hemorrhoids are a common ailment, impacting millions of individuals worldwide, often attributed to modern lifestyles that include a lack of dietary fiber and prolonged periods of sitting.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,863, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.