hemorrhoid

Thân thiện

A person sits on a cushion to relieve hemorrhoid discomfort.

Definition

Noun: 1. A swollen and inflamed vein in the region of the anus and lower rectum, often causing discomfort, itching, and pain. This condition is a specific type of vascular structure affected by increased pressure.

Usage

• The singular form "hemorrhoid" refers to one such swollen vein.
• The condition is most commonly referred to in its plural form, "hemorrhoids."
• It is typically used in medical or formal contexts, but is also widely understood in general conversation.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The doctor diagnosed the patient with an internal hemorrhoid.
  • Prolonged sitting can sometimes aggravate hemorrhoids.
  • Common symptoms include bleeding and discomfort from hemorrhoids.

Advanced Usage

• "to have hemorrhoids" / "to suffer from hemorrhoids": The standard phrasing to describe being affected by this condition.
  • Many pregnant women temporarily suffer from hemorrhoids.

Variants and Related Words

• Hemorrhoids (n., plural): The most common term for the condition.
• Piles (n., plural, informal): A common, non-medical synonym for hemorrhoids.
• Hemorrhoidal (adj.): Relating to or affected by hemorrhoids.
  • Hemorrhoidal tissue; hemorrhoidal symptoms.

Synonyms

• Piles (informal)
• Anal varices (medical, less common)

Notes on Meaning

The term specifically denotes the pathological, swollen vascular structure itself. The pain, itching, or bleeding are symptoms caused by the hemorrhoid.

Học thuật

Noun

1. pain caused by venous swelling at or inside the anal sphincter

Từ đồng nghĩa

• haemorrhoid
• piles