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Definition of Piles

1. Noun. Pain caused by venous swelling at or inside the anal sphincter.

2. Noun. A large number or amount. "She amassed stacks of newspapers"

Definition of Piles

1. n. pl. The small, troublesome tumors or swellings about the anus and lower part of the rectum which are technically called hemorrhoids. See Hemorrhoids. [The singular pile is sometimes used.]

Definition of Piles

1. pile [v] - See also: pile

Medical Definition of Piles

1. The small, troublesome tumours or swellings about the anus and lower part of the rectum which are technically called haemorrhoids. Origin: The singular pile is sometimes used. Blind piles, haemorrhoids which do not bleed. Origin: L. Pila a ball. Cf. Pill a medicine. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Piles

pileated Pilea involucrata Pilea microphylla Pilea pumilla piled pilei pileless pilentum pileorhiza pileous

pileous pileous gland piler pilers piles (current term) piles (current term) pileum pileup pileups pileus

pileus pilework pileworks pileworm pilewort pilewort pileworts pile driver pile dwelling pile up

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