hemorrhage
[ hem-er-ij, hem-rij ]
/ ˈhɛm ər ɪdʒ, ˈhɛm rɪdʒ /
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noun
a profuse discharge of blood, as from a ruptured blood vessel; bleeding.
the loss of assets, especially in large amounts.
any widespread or uncontrolled loss or diffusion.
verb (used without object), hem·or·rhaged, hem·or·rhag·ing.
to bleed profusely.
to lose assets, especially in large amounts.
verb (used with object), hem·or·rhaged, hem·or·rhag·ing.
to lose (assets): a company that was hemorrhaging money.
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OTHER WORDS FROM hemorrhage
hem·or·rhag·ic [hem-uh-raj-ik], /ˌhɛm əˈrædʒ ɪk/, adjectivepost·hem·or·rhag·ic, adjectiveDictionary.com Unabridged
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Medical definitions for hemorrhage
hemorrhage
[ hĕm′ər-ĭj ]
n.
An escape of blood from the blood vessels, especially when excessive.hemorrhea
Other words from hemorrhage
hem′or•rhage v.hem′or•rhag′ic (hĕm′ə-răj′ĭk) adj.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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Scientific definitions for hemorrhage
hemorrhage
[ hĕm′ər-ĭj ]
Excessive or uncontrollable bleeding, often caused by trauma, surgical or obstetrical complications, or the advanced stages of certain illnesses, such as cirrhosis and peptic ulcer disease.
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