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hemorrhoid

/ˈhɛməɹɔɪd/

Meanings
noun
(often in the plural) An engorged, dilated and easily broken varicosity in the perianal area, often accompanied by intense itching and throbbing pain: piles.

Examples :

"After sitting for long hours studying for exams, he started experiencing pain and itching, and the doctor diagnosed him with hemorrhoids. "
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Related Words

Illustration perianal

perianal adjective

/ˌpɛriˈeɪnəl/ /ˌpɪəriˈeɪnəl/

Of or pertaining to the areas immediately around the anus.

"The doctor examined the dog for any signs of perianal inflammation. "

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accompanied adjective

/əˈkʌmpnid/

Having accompaniment; being part of a group of at least two.

"The accompanied minor was nervous about flying alone, but a flight attendant stayed with him until takeoff. "

Illustration sitting

sitting noun

/ˈsɪtɪŋ/

A period during which one is seated for a specific purpose.

"Due to the sheer volume of guests, we had to have two sittings for the meal."

Illustration engorged

engorged verb

/ɪnˈɡɔːrdʒd/ /ɛnˈɡɔːrdʒd/

To devour something greedily, gorge, glut.

"The hungry child engorged the plate of cookies after school. "

Illustration studying

studying verb

/ˈstʌdiːɪŋ/

(usually academic) To review materials already learned in order to make sure one does not forget them, usually in preparation for an examination.

"I need to study my biology notes."

Illustration throbbing

throbbing verb

/ˈθrɒbɪŋ/

To pound or beat rapidly or violently.

"After hitting my thumb with the hammer, it was throbbing with pain. "

Illustration hemorrhoids

hemorrhoids noun

/ˈhɛməˌrɔɪdz/ /ˈhɛmˌrɔɪdz/

(often in the plural) An engorged, dilated and easily broken varicosity in the perianal area, often accompanied by intense itching and throbbing pain: piles.

"My grandmother's recent bout of hemorrhoids caused her a lot of discomfort. "

Illustration itching

itching verb

/ˈɪtʃɪŋ/

To feel itchy; to feel a need to be scratched.

""My skin is itching after being bitten by mosquitoes." "

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experiencing verb

/ɪkˈspɪriənsɪŋ/ /ɛkˈspɪriənsɪŋ/

To observe certain events; undergo a certain feeling or process; or perform certain actions that may alter one or contribute to one's knowledge, opinions, or skills.

"Experiencing new cultures helps you understand the world better. "

Illustration dilated

dilated verb

/daɪˈleɪtɪd/ /ˈdaɪləˌteɪtɪd/

To enlarge; to make bigger.

"The eye doctor put drops in my eye to dilate the pupil so he could see the nerve better."

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intense adjective

/ɪnˈtɛns/

Strained; tightly drawn.

"The teacher's voice was intense as she explained the difficult math problem. "

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diagnosed verb

/ˈdaɪəɡnoʊzd/ /ˈdaɪəɡnoʊst/

To determine which disease is causing a sick person's signs and symptoms; to find the diagnosis.

"After many tests, the doctor diagnosed her with the flu. "