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. 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)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Hemorrhoids

hemorrhages
hemorrhagic
hemorrhagic
hemorrhagic cyst
hemorrhagic fever
hemorrhagic septicemia
hemorrhagic stroke
hemorrhaging
hemorrhoid
hemorrhoid
hemorrhoidal
hemorrhoidals
hemorrhoidal vein
hemorrhoidectomy
hemorrhoids (current term)
hemorrhoids (current term)
hemosiderin
hemosiderin
hemosiderins
hemosiderosis
hemostases
hemostasia
hemostasis
hemostasis
hemostat
hemostatic
hemostatic
hemostatics
hemostats
hemotaphonomy

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