hemorrhoid
noun/ˈhɛmərɔɪd/
Frequency rank: #19,539 most common English word
Meaning
a swollen vein or group of veins in the region of the anus, causing pain or bleeding.
Example sentence
The doctor told him that the pain he was feeling was caused by hemorrhoid.
Synonyms & related words
- pile
- varicosity
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