noun
hemorrhoid
HEH-muh-royd
Hemorrhoid (noun) means a swollen, often painful blood vessel around the anus, commonly known as piles. Example: “He was prescribed a cream to relieve the swelling from his hemorrhoids.”
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A swollen, often painful blood vessel around the anus, commonly known as piles.
"He was prescribed a cream to relieve the swelling from his hemorrhoids."
How to use hemorrhoid
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA swollen vein near the anus that can itch, hurt, or bleed; also called piles.
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- Plural
- hemorrhoids
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Etymology
From Greek haimorrhoos ("flowing with blood"), rooted in haima ("blood") and rheo ("to flow").
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What is the meaning of hemorrhoid?
"hemorrhoid" (noun) means a swollen, often painful blood vessel around the anus, commonly known as piles.
What is another word for hemorrhoid?
Other words for "hemorrhoid" include piles, haemorrhoid.
How do you use hemorrhoid in a sentence?
Example: "He was prescribed a cream to relieve the swelling from his hemorrhoids."
