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

Michael had developed stage 4 haemorrhoids - the most severe type - she said.

From BBC ● Aug. 30, 2025

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

From BBC ● Jun. 17, 2020

Of course, even if it does cut down on haemorrhoids and constipation for many people, this doesn’t make the Squatty Potty natural.

From The Guardian ● Nov. 30, 2018

His semi-sequel to Knocked Up presented modern middle age as an era of dwindling passions, parenting issues, financial burdens, haemorrhoids and mammograms.

From The Guardian ● Jul. 17, 2017

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