haemorrhoid — (US hemorrhoid) ► NOUN ▪ a swollen vein or group of veins (piles) in the region of the anus. ORIGIN from Greek haimorrhoides phlebes bleeding veins … English terms dictionary
haemorrhoid — [[t]he̱mərɔɪdz[/t]] haemorrhoids N COUNT: usu pl Haemorrhoids are painful swellings that can appear in the veins inside the anus. [MEDICAL] Syn: piles (in AM, use hemorrhoids) … English dictionary
haemorrhoid — [ hɛmərɔɪd] (US hemorrhoid) noun (usu. haemorrhoids) a swollen vein or group of veins in the region of the anus (collectively called piles). Derivatives haemorrhoidal adjective Origin ME: via OFr. and L. from Gk haimorrhoides (phlebes) bleeding… … English new terms dictionary
haemorrhoid — /ˈhɛmərɔɪd / (say hemuhroyd) noun a dilatation of a superficial vein of the canal or margin of the anus; pile. Also, hemorrhoid. {Latin haemorrhoida piles, from Greek haemorrhois} –haemorrhoidal /hɛməˈrɔɪdl/ (say hemuh roydl), adjective Usage:… …
external haemorrhoid — see perianal haematoma … Medical dictionary
external haemorrhoid — perianal haematoma … The new mediacal dictionary
haemorrhoidal — haemorrhoidˈal adjective • • • Main Entry: ↑haem … Useful english dictionary
Perianal hematoma — A Perianal hematoma is a type of hematoma located in, or on the border of the anus. Australian Doctor Patient information sheet Author: Professor John Murtagh] It can be misdiagnosed as a haemorrhoid, but is sometimes referred to as an external… … Wikipedia
hemorrhoid — hemorrhoidal, adj. /hem euh royd , hem royd/, n. Usually, hemorrhoids. Pathol. an abnormally enlarged vein mainly due to a persistent increase in venous pressure, occurring inside the anal sphincter of the rectum and beneath the mucous membrane… … Universalium
ГЕМОРОЙ — ГЕМОРОЙ, haemorrhois (от греч.пагта кровь и rheo теку; русское народное название Г. почечуй), варикозное расширение вен нижнего отдела прямой кишки (varices haemorrhoidales). Геморойные расширения довольно часто ведут к кровотечениям, что и дало… … Большая медицинская энциклопедия
