adjective
hemorrhagic
heh-muh-RAD-zhihk
Hemorrhagic (adjective) means relating to, or causing, heavy bleeding. Example: “Hemorrhagic fever causes dangerous internal bleeding.”
adjective
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Relating to, or causing, heavy bleeding.
"Hemorrhagic fever causes dangerous internal bleeding."
"The stroke was classified as hemorrhagic rather than ischemic."
How to use hemorrhagic
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes conditions that involve or cause serious bleeding.
Common pairings
hemorrhagic fever
hemorrhagic stroke
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Etymology
Formed from hemorrhage plus the adjective-forming suffix -ic.
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What does “hemorrhagic” mean?
The word “hemorrhagic” means relating to, or causing, heavy bleeding. In plain terms, describes conditions that involve or cause serious bleeding.
How do you pronounce “hemorrhagic”?
“Hemorrhagic” is pronounced heh-muh-RAD-zhihk (/ˌhɛməˈrædʒɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “hemorrhagic” in a sentence?
Here is “hemorrhagic” used in a sentence: “Hemorrhagic fever causes dangerous internal bleeding.”
What is the opposite of “hemorrhagic”?
The opposite of “hemorrhagic” — its antonyms — is nonhemorrhagic.
What part of speech is “hemorrhagic”?
“Hemorrhagic” is an adjective.
