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hemorrhoid

/ˈhɛm.ə.ɹɔɪd/
(UK: haemorrhoid)
hem · or · rhoid
Plural:hemorrhoids
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Adjective:hemorrhoidal
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hemorrhoid Lexical Profile

hemorrhoid Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

American A swollen and inflamed vein or group of veins in the region of the anus or lower rectum, often causing discomfort, itching, or bleeding; in plural, the medical condition characterized by such swollen blood vessels.

Example

"The physician recommended a high-fiber diet and increased hydration to help prevent painful hemorrhoids."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

Spelled "hemorrhoid" in American English and "haemorrhoid" in British English. It is most commonly used in the plural form ("hemorrhoids").

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Old French emoroides, via Latin from Ancient Greek haimorrhoídes, meaning "veins liable to discharge blood," combining haîma ("blood") and rhéō ("to flow").

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hemorrhoid. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hemorrhoid
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