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Definition of hemorrhoids

hemorrhoids

/ˈhɛm.ə.ɹɔɪdz/
(UK: haemorrhoids)
hem · or · rhoids
Plural:hemorrhoids
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Adjective:hemorrhoidal
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• noun

1

American A medical condition characterized by swollen and inflamed veins in the rectum and anus that cause discomfort, itching, or bleeding; also the swollen veins themselves.

Example

"A diet rich in dietary fiber and adequate hydration can help prevent and alleviate the symptoms of hemorrhoids."

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• Nearby Words

hemopneumothorax
hemorrhage
hemorrhoid
hemorrhoids
hemp
hemp seed
hemp seeds

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old French emoroides, via Latin haemorrhoidae, from Ancient Greek haimorrhoïdes, combining haima ('blood') and rhoos ('a flowing' or 'discharge').

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