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Definition of Hemorrhoids

1. n. pl. Livid and painful swellings formed by the dilation of the blood vessels around the margin of, or within, the anus, from which blood or mucus is occasionally discharged; piles; emerods.

Definition of Hemorrhoids

1. Noun. (plural of hemorrhoid) ¹

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Definition of Hemorrhoids

1. hemorrhoid [n] - See also: hemorrhoid

Medical Definition of Hemorrhoids

1. A varicose dilatation of a vein of the superior or inferior haemorrhoidal plexus, resulting from a persistent increase in venous pressure. Presents as a livid and painful swelling formed by the dilation of the blood vessels around the margin of, or within, the anus, from which blood or mucus is occasionally discharged. The singular haemorrhoid is rarely used. Synonym: piles. Origin: Gr. Haimorrhois, L. Haemorrhoidae. (01 Dec 1998)

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Literary usage of Hemorrhoids

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Proceedings by Philadelphia County Medical Society (1890)
"The mucous membrane, with the attached hemorrhoids, is dissected from the ... The mucous membrane above the hemorrhoids is then divided transversely, ..."

2. Medical Record by George Frederick Shrady, Thomas Lathrop Stedman, Joseph Meredith Toner Collection (Library of Congress) (1902)
"If internal hemorrhoids are not seen protruding through the anus, ... If the patient has hemorrhoids of any size they will be prolapsed when he returns to ..."

3. Diseases of the digestive system by Frank Billings (1906)
"DIAGNOSIS OF hemorrhoids The diagnosis of hemorrhoids necessitates a local inspection of the anus, and a digital examination of the rectum. ..."

4. Diseases of the Stomach, Intestines, and Pancreas by Robert Coleman Kemp (1917)
"Internal hemorrhoids often can only be discovered by digital examination or by ... hemorrhoids are generally believed to be simple venous ectasias and are ..."

5. The American Journal of the Medical Sciences by Southern Society for Clinical Investigation (U.S.) (1907)
"High hemorrhoids as a Cause of Occult Blood in the Stool.—GOLDMANN (Zentralbl. /. Chir., June 30,1906) says that from methodical examination of the rectum ..."

6. Diet in Health and Disease by Julius Friedenwald, John Ruhräh (1919)
"DIETETIC TREATMENT FOR hemorrhoids Since constipation is often a frequent cause and accompaniment of hemorrhoids it is important that this condition be ..."

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