haemorrhoids

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English

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  • IPA(key): /ˈhɛməɹɔɪdz/, /ˈhɛmɹɔɪdz/
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Noun

haemorrhoids pl (plural only)

  1. A pathological condition caused by painful masses of dilated veins in swollen anal tissue.
    • "I hope the worst is behind me". - France's midfielder Florent Malouds reveals he had an operation for haemorrhoids shortly after arriving in Germany for the World Cup" Argus 17 June 2006 p.14

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Noun

haemorrhoids

  1. plural of haemorrhoid