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

Plus, they can also clean more effectively, preventing UTIs, hemorrhoids, and other health issues.

From Popular-Science

And now it is time for me to be gone, for I must make two more visits to-day,' remarked Hemorrhoid Jack.

From Project Gutenberg

It is probable that opening a swollen hemorrhoid would give the same kind of relief as that caused by a free hemorrhage.

From Project Gutenberg

I wish to see what kind of a watch it is,' said Hemorrhoid Jack, examining the watch.

From Project Gutenberg