hemorrhoids

/ˈhɛmərɔɪdz/

nounhem · or · rhoids

Remember: **he** + **morr** + **rhoids** — “**HE** has **MORE** ‘roids’,” so it’s **hem-orr-hoids** (two R’s in the middle).

Yes, it's hemorrhoids. The tricky part is the middle: **hem + orr + hoids** — keep **double r** in **-orr-** and the ending **-hoids** (not *-roids* or *-hords*).

Definition

  1. nounSwollen veins in or around the anus and lower rectum that can cause pain, itching, or bleeding.

Examples

  • “The doctor explained that hemorrhoids can often improve with more fiber and water.”
  • “After sitting for long periods, he noticed discomfort that turned out to be hemorrhoids.”
  • “She asked the pharmacist which over-the-counter cream might help with hemorrhoids.”

Synonyms

pilesswollen rectal veinsrectal varicesanal varices

Translations

ES hemorroidesPT hemorroidasFR hémorroïdes

Common misspellings

hemroidshemeroidshemorroidshemorrroidshemorhoidshemorrhoydshemorrhodshemorrhroids

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