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piles

 

[ paษชlz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical condition

Piles, also known as hemorrhoids, are swollen veins in the lower rectum and anus. They can cause discomfort, itching, and bleeding during bowel movements. Piles can be classified as either internal or external based on their location.

Synonyms

anus swelling, hemorrhoids, varicose veins

Examples of usage

  • He was diagnosed with piles after experiencing discomfort.
  • The doctor recommended a cream to alleviate the symptoms of his piles.
  • Piles can often be relieved with over-the-counter treatments.
Context #2 | Noun

collection of items

Piles can refer to a collection or stack of things, often arranged in a disorderly way. This usage encompasses a broader context that can apply to various objects.

Synonyms

heaps, mounds, stacks

Examples of usage

  • She had piles of paperwork to sort through.
  • The kids left piles of toys scattered around the room.
  • There are piles of dirty laundry waiting to be washed.

Translations

Translations of the word "piles" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pilhas

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคขเฅ‡เคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Stapel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tumpukan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบัƒะฟะบะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ stosy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฑฑ็ฉใฟ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tas

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pilas

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yฤฑฤŸฤฑnlar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋”๋ฏธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃูƒูˆุงู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hromady

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hromady

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ †

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kupice

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hรถgar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะพา“ั‹ั€ะปะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒ แƒแƒ•แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yฤฑฤŸฤฑnlar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pilas

Etymology

The term 'piles' originates from the Latin word 'pila,' meaning 'a ball or pillar,' which evolved into the Old French word 'pile' in the medieval period. This term was used to describe something that is piled up or stacked in a heap. The medical term hemorrhoids is derived from the Greek words 'haima,' meaning blood, and 'rhoos,' meaning flow, reflecting the condition's characteristics of swelling and bleeding. Over time, the informal usage of 'piles' has extended to describe any collection or heap of items, maintaining its connotation of disorder or abundance.

Word Frequency Rank

At #7,414 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.