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
- 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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