hemorrhoid
noun
hem·or·rhoid
| \ ˈhem-ˌrȯid
, ˈhe-mə-\
, ˈhe-mə-\
Definition of hemorrhoid
: an abnormal mass of dilated and engorged blood vessels in swollen tissue that occurs internally in the anal canal or externally around the anus, that may be marked by bleeding, pain, or itching, and that when occurring internally often protrude through the outer sphincter of the anus and when occurring externally may lead to thrombosis
—usually used in plural
— called also piles
Examples of hemorrhoid in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Colorectal bleeding in young people is often misdiagnosed as hemorrhoids, and the cancer is detected at a later stage, Church said. — Julie Washington, cleveland.com, "Newer guidelines call for colonoscopies 5 years earlier, many insurances cover costs," 28 July 2019 About Bear Bile Bear bile has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of years, with the first reference appearing in an eighth century medical text prescribing bear bile for maladies like epilepsy, hemorrhoids, and heart pain. — National Geographic, "Bear bile, explained," 12 June 2019 Fortunately, hemorrhoids often go away in a week or so with at-home care, according to the Mayo Clinic. — Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, "What the Hell Is a Sitz Bath? (And Why Would You Take One?)," 14 Mar. 2019 But, in general, anal cancer is more likely to cause bleeding that increases with time, while hemorrhoids or anal fissures will have bleeding that comes and goes with harder stools, Dr. Morris notes. — Korin Miller, SELF, "‘Desperate Housewives’ Star Marcia Cross Reveals She’s in Recovery After Anal Cancer Treatment," 28 Sep. 2018 Even the camp doctors were awed by a few refugees who doused their own hemorrhoids with hot sauce from the tiny Tabasco bottles that came with their military rations. — Brenda Medina And Glenn Garvin, miamiherald, "Trump dialed it up to 10, but his predecessors often treated migrants with disdain," 2 July 2018 Every few days, the bears will be sedated, a needle will be inserted into their gall bladders and bile extracted to be sold as a cure for anything from hemorrhoids to a hangover. — Author: Simon Denyer, Anchorage Daily News, "From hemorrhoids to hangovers: Bear bile is treasured in China, and that’s bad for captive bears," 3 June 2018 Every few days, the bears are sedated, a needle is inserted into their gall bladders and bile is extracted to be sold as a cure for ailments as diverse as hemorrhoids and hangovers. — Simon Denyer, Washington Post, "China’s bear bile industry persists despite growing awareness of the cruelty involved," 3 June 2018 The same study of Israeli adults found that although time spent on the toilet was associated with having hemorrhoids, toilet readers were no more likely to have them than non-readers. — Nick Haslam, Time, "In Defense of Using Your Phone on the Toilet," 12 Apr. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'hemorrhoid.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for hemorrhoid
hemorrhoid
noun
English Language Learners Definition of hemorrhoid
: a swollen and painful area located at or near the anus
See the full definition for hemorrhoid in the English Language Learners Dictionary
hemorrhoid
noun
hem·or·rhoid
variants:
or chiefly British haemorrhoid \ ˈhem-(ə-)ˌrȯid
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Medical Definition of hemorrhoid
: an abnormal mass of dilated and engorged blood vessels in swollen tissue that occurs internally in the anal canal or externally around the anus, that may be marked by bleeding, pain, or itching, and that when occurring internally often protrude through the external anal sphincter and when occurring externally may lead to thrombosis
—usually used in plural
— called also piles