hemorrhage

[ hem-er-ij, hem-rij ]

noun

1. a profuse discharge of blood, as from a ruptured blood vessel; bleeding.
2. the loss of assets, especially in large amounts.
3. any widespread or uncontrolled loss or diffusion.

verb (used without object)

, hem·or·rhaged, hem·or·rhag·ing.

1. to bleed profusely.
2. to lose assets, especially in large amounts.

verb (used with object)

, hem·or·rhaged, hem·or·rhag·ing.

1. to lose (assets):

   a company that was hemorrhaging money.

hemorrhage

/ hĕm′ər-ĭj /

1. Excessive or uncontrollable bleeding, often caused by trauma, surgical or obstetrical complications, or the advanced stages of certain illnesses, such as cirrhosis and peptic ulcer disease.

Other Words From

• hem·or·rhag·ic [hem-, uh, -, raj, -ik], adjective
• posthem·or·rhagic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of hemorrhage¹

1665–75; < Latin haemorrhagia < Greek haimorrhagía. See hemo-, -rrhagia

Example Sentences

Biden's approval rating dropping below 40% in the final months of his presidency meant Harris faced an uphill battle attempting to recoup the Democratic backing her former running mate had hemorrhaged.

From Salon

A leading cause of death among pregnant American women, more than hypertensive disorders, hemorrhage, or sepsis, is homicide.

From Salon

It allegedly placed her life at risk by telling her to drive to Mad River Community Hospital, a smaller critical access hospital 12 miles away, armed with a bucket and towels, while she was hemorrhaging.

From Los Angeles Times

They agreed Nusslock needed an abortion as soon as possible to stave off an infection or hemorrhage, the lawsuit says.

From Los Angeles Times

Advocates have for years been warning that this hemorrhaging of skilled federal firefighters, who remain the nation’s premier experts on battling wildland fires, threatens to compromise public safety.

From Los Angeles Times

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