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Rarehaemorrhoids
The correct spelling is haemorrhoids.
How to pronounce haemorrhoids
noun
IPA: /ˈhɛməɹɔɪdz/
Say it like: Hae-mor-rho-yds
The correct spelling is haemorrhoids. A pathological condition caused by painful masses of dilated veins in swollen anal tissue. For example: ""I hope the worst is behind me". - France's midfielder Florent Malouds reveals he had an operation for haemorrhoids shortly after arriving in Germany for the World Cup" Argus 17 June 2006 p.14"
Usage Examples
“"I hope the worst is behind me". - France's midfielder Florent Malouds reveals he had an operation for haemorrhoids shortly after arriving in Germany for the World Cup" Argus 17 June 2006 p.14”
Definition
noun
- 1.A pathological condition caused by painful masses of dilated veins in swollen anal tissue.
- 2.(often in the plural) An engorged, dilated and easily broken varicosity in the perianal area, often accompanied by intense itching and throbbing pain: piles.
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