haemorrhage

US hemorrhage

/ (ˈhɛmərɪdʒ) /

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Definition of haemorrhage

noun

profuse bleeding from ruptured blood vessels

a steady or severe loss or depletion of resources, staff, etc

verb

(intr) to bleed profusely

(tr) to undergo a steady or severe loss or depletion of (resources, staff, etc)

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Derived forms of haemorrhage

haemorrhagic or US hemorrhagic (ˌhɛməˈrædʒɪk), adjective

Word Origin for haemorrhage

C17: from Latin haemorrhagia; see haemo-, -rrhagia

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 Phelan
Or possibly the blood from a renal haemorrhage has descended into the bladder and obstructs the urethra.
Gilbertus Anglicus|Henry Ebenezer Handerson
Paul 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 Milne

He also recommends a sponge dipped in vinegar or cold water for stopping haemorrhage.
Surgical Instruments in Greek and Roman Times|John Stewart Milne