haemorrhoid
Definition
- Noun:
- A haemorrhoid is a swollen and inflamed vein in the rectum or anus, often causing discomfort, itching, or bleeding. It is a common medical condition.
Usage
- The word "haemorrhoid" is a countable noun. Its plural form is "haemorrhoids".
- It is a medical term. The more common, informal term in American English is "hemorrhoid" (spelled without the 'a').
- It is typically used to describe the condition or the specific swollen vein(s).
Examples
- Noun:
- The doctor diagnosed the patient with an internal haemorrhoid.
- Prolonged sitting can sometimes contribute to the development of haemorrhoids.
- A common symptom of haemorrhoids is bright red blood on the toilet paper.
Advanced Usage
- "to have haemorrhoids" / "to suffer from haemorrhoids": This is the standard phrasing to state that someone is affected by this condition.
- During her pregnancy, she began to suffer from haemorrhoids.
Variants and Related Words
- Hemorrhoid (noun): The standard American English spelling of "haemorrhoid".
- Piles (noun, plural): A common, informal synonym for haemorrhoids.
- Haemorrhoidal (adjective): Relating to haemorrhoids.
- haemorrhoidal tissue
Synonyms
- Piles (informal)
Related Phrases / Collocations
- Internal haemorrhoid: A haemorrhoid that forms inside the rectum.
- External haemorrhoid: A haemorrhoid that forms under the skin around the anus.
- Thrombosed haemorrhoid: A haemorrhoid containing a blood clot, often very painful.
- Haemorrhoid treatment / cream / ointment: Products or procedures used to alleviate the condition.
Noun
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pain caused by venous swelling at or inside the anal sphincter
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