thoát giang

Definition

1. Noun (Archaic):
   • Hemorrhoids: An archaic Vietnamese medical term directly referring to the condition of hemorrhoids, which are swollen veins in the lower rectum or anus.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Ông ấy bị chứng thoát giang. (He suffers from hemorrhoids.)
  • Trong y học cổ truyền, thoát giang là một bệnh khá phổ biến. (In traditional medicine, thoát giang is a fairly common ailment.)

Advanced Usage

• This term is primarily found in historical or traditional medical texts. In modern Vietnamese, the common terms for this condition are "bệnh trĩ" or "lòi dom."

Variants and Related Words

• Bệnh trĩ (n): The modern, standard term for hemorrhoids.
• Lòi dom (n): A colloquial term for hemorrhoids.

Synonyms

• Piles: A common synonym for hemorrhoids in English.