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.”

noun

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 notes

In plain EnglishA swollen vein near the anus that can itch, hurt, or bleed; also called piles.

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Word forms

hemorrhoids plural

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Etymology

From Greek haimorrhoos ("flowing with blood"), rooted in haima ("blood") and rheo ("to flow").

Origin: Greek

Synonyms

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piles haemorrhoid

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Rhymes for hemorrhoid

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Frequently asked questions

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."

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