haemorrhoids

British  

/ ˈhɛməˌrɔɪdz /

plural noun

1. Nontechnical name: piles.  pathol swollen and twisted veins in the region of the anus and lower rectum, often painful and bleeding

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Other Word Forms

• haemorrhoidal
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of haemorrhoids

C14: from Latin haemorrhoidae (plural), from Greek, from haimorrhoos discharging blood, from haimo- _haemo- + rhein to flow

Example Sentences

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haemorrhoids

While self-isolating, Omid began to suffer from minor bleeding which he put down to haemorrhoids.

From BBC ● Jun. 17, 2020

But while self-isolating, Omid began to suffer from minor bleeding which he put down to haemorrhoids.

From BBC ● Jun. 17, 2020

Alongside improved hygiene and stronger taboos also came an explosion in various so-called “modern” diseases, such as haemorrhoids and constipation, which were attributed to seated toilets.

From The Guardian ● Nov. 30, 2018

Straining to force your crap around the puborectalis can induce haemorrhoids, intestinal inflammation, fainting – even strokes, brain haemorrhaging and heart attack.

From The Guardian ● Nov. 30, 2018

In a flux of haemorrhoids, wear off the pain, and let her drink hot wine with a toasted nutmeg.

From The Works of Aristotle the Famous Philosopher Containing his Complete Masterpiece and Family Physician; his Experienced Midwife, his Book of Problems and his Remarks on Physiognomy by Aristotle