hemorrhoid

/ˈhɛmərɔɪd/

nounhem · or · rhoid

Remember it as: HEM + OR + RHOID — a HEM (edge) OR (choice) a RHOID (sounds like “roid”) to keep the letters in order.

Yes, it's hemorrhoid. Watch the tricky middle: it’s **-orrh-** (double r + h), not **-orroid-** or **-hemroid-**.

Definition

  1. nounA swollen vein in or near the anus or lower rectum that can cause pain, itching, or bleeding.

Examples

  • The doctor explained that a hemorrhoid can often improve with more fiber and water.
  • Sitting for long periods can make a hemorrhoid feel worse.
  • She asked the pharmacist which cream might help relieve hemorrhoid discomfort.

Synonyms

pilesvarixvaricose veinswollen vein

Translations

ES hemorroidePT hemorroidaFR hémorroïde

Common misspellings

hemroidhemorroidhemorrroidhemorhoidhemorrhodhemorroideshaemorrhoidhemorrhoyd

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