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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One scenario described the symptoms of a stroke causing bleeding on the brain called a subarachnoid haemorrhage.
From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026
It is more common in premature births but can be caused by a number of issues, including oxygen deprivation, haemorrhage, infection or birth trauma.
From BBC • Nov. 6, 2025
Since her illness, Kirby, who was in her early teens when she tragically lost her mother to a brain haemorrhage, has been "a lot more cautious" about her health.
From BBC • Oct. 12, 2025
An inquest opening at Pembrokeshire Coroner's Court in January heard Sophia died of an "intracranial haemorrhage" caused by a road traffic collision.
From BBC • May 23, 2025
But the third night he calls out to us, telling us to ring, he thinks he has a haemorrhage.
From "All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel" by Erich Maria Remarque
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