haemorrhage
Britishnoun
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profuse bleeding from ruptured blood vessels
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a steady or severe loss or depletion of resources, staff, etc
verb
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(intr) to bleed profusely
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(tr) to undergo a steady or severe loss or depletion of (resources, staff, etc)
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of haemorrhage
C17: from Latin haemorrhagia; see haemo- , -rrhagia
Example Sentences
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"Haemorrhage into the neighbouring joint on inflammation?" she asked scientifically and with scorn.
From Tommy and Grizel by Barrie, J. M. (James Matthew)
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