haemorrhage
US hemorrhage
/ (ˈhɛmərɪdʒ) /
profuse bleeding from ruptured blood vessels
a steady or severe loss or depletion of resources, staff, etc
(intr) to bleed profusely
(tr) to undergo a steady or severe loss or depletion of (resources, staff, etc)
Origin of haemorrhage
1Derived forms of haemorrhage
- haemorrhagic or US hemorrhagic (ˌhɛməˈrædʒɪk), adjective
Words Nearby haemorrhage
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How to use haemorrhage in a sentence
The haemorrhage had been very abundant, and Herbert was already too much enfeebled by the loss of blood.
The Secret of the Island | W.H.G. Kingston (translation from Jules Verne)Let us see what the priest can do to fight the national curse, and stay the national haemorrhage.
The Young Priest's Keepsake | Michael PhelanOr possibly the blood from a renal haemorrhage has descended into the bladder and obstructs the urethra.
Gilbertus Anglicus | Henry Ebenezer HandersonPaul says in cases of sloughing of the prepuce we must cut it off, and if there be haemorrhage we must use lunated cauteries ( ).
Surgical Instruments in Greek and Roman Times | John Stewart MilneHe also recommends a sponge dipped in vinegar or cold water for stopping haemorrhage.
Surgical Instruments in Greek and Roman Times | John Stewart Milne
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