hemorrhoid

[ hem-uh-roid, hem-roid ]

noun

1. Usually hemorrhoids. Pathology. an abnormally enlarged vein mainly due to a persistent increase in venous pressure, occurring inside the anal sphincter of the rectum and beneath the mucous membrane internal hemorrhoid or outside the anal sphincter and beneath the surface of the anal skin external hemorrhoid.

Other Words From

• hemor·rhoidal adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of hemorrhoid¹

1350–1400; Middle English emoroides (plural) < Latin haemorrhoid ( a ) < Greek haimorroḯda (adj.) discharging blood

Example Sentences

James Ivory took a nap in Hugh’s hotel room and accidentally used his hemorrhoid cream to brush his teeth instead of the toothpaste.

From Salon

California health officials are warning the public about a Vietnamese hemorrhoid ointment that is laced with a “highly dangerous amount of lead” and has killed a Sacramento woman.

From Los Angeles Times

It's like the medical disclaimers at the end of a hemorrhoid cream commercial, just it's so fast.

From Salon

I once wrote in a book: “If a hemorrhoid could talk, it would sound like Jim Boeheim.”

From Washington Post

He once sat with a client for a hemorrhoid surgery consultation — with plenty of graphic photos.

From Washington Post