haemorrhoids

US hemorrhoids

/ (ˈhɛməˌrɔɪdz) /

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pl n

pathol swollen and twisted veins in the region of the anus and lower rectum, often painful and bleedingNontechnical name: piles

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Derived forms of haemorrhoids

haemorrhoidal or US hemorrhoidal, adjective

Word Origin for haemorrhoids

C14: from Latin haemorrhoidae (plural), from Greek, from haimorrhoos discharging blood, from haimo- haemo- + rhein to flow

Words nearby haemorrhoids

haemopoiesis, haemoptysis, haemorrhage, haemorrhagic fever, haemorrhoidectomy, haemorrhoids, haemostasis, haemostat, haemostatic, haeremai, haere ra

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How to use haemorrhoids in a sentence

In a flux of haemorrhoids, wear off the pain, and let her drink hot wine with a toasted nutmeg.
The Works of Aristotle the Famous Philosopher|Anonymous
The short variety is more suitable for external operations, as for haemorrhoids; the long variety for manipulations in the throat.
Surgical Instruments in Greek and Roman Times|John Stewart Milne
The juice of its leaves mixed with hog's lard is a specific against the haemorrhoids.
The History of Louisiana|Le Page Du Pratz
For instance, a cough, palpitations of the heart, haemorrhoids.
Letters of Anton Chekhov|Anton Chekhov

Ever since my imprisonment under The Leads, I had been subject to haemorrhoids, which came on three or four times a year.
The Memoires of Casanova, Complete|Jacques Casanova de Seingalt