hemorrhage
A hemorrhage is a very heavy loss of blood from a broken blood vessel. It can happen inside the body or on the outside and usually requires quick medical help.
Examples
3 of 5The doctor had to stop the hemorrhage in the patient's leg.
The doctor had to stop the hemorrhage in the patient's leg.
The medical report confirmed a severe internal hemorrhage.
The medical report confirmed a severe internal hemorrhage.
Is that just a cut or a real hemorrhage?
Is that just a cut or a real hemorrhage?
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Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of 'Hemo' (blood) and 'Rage' (the blood is raging out of the body).
Quick Quiz
The surgeon worked very hard to stop the ________.
Correct!
The correct answer is: hemorrhage
Examples
The doctor had to stop the hemorrhage in the patient's leg.
everydayThe doctor had to stop the hemorrhage in the patient's leg.
The medical report confirmed a severe internal hemorrhage.
formalThe medical report confirmed a severe internal hemorrhage.
Is that just a cut or a real hemorrhage?
informalIs that just a cut or a real hemorrhage?
Rapid hemorrhage can lead to a dangerous drop in blood pressure.
academicRapid hemorrhage can lead to a dangerous drop in blood pressure.
The company is trying to stop the financial hemorrhage of its cash reserves.
businessThe company is trying to stop the financial hemorrhage of its cash reserves.
Synonyms
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Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
financial hemorrhage
financial hemorrhage
postpartum hemorrhage
postpartum hemorrhage
cerebral hemorrhage
cerebral hemorrhage
Often Confused With
A hemorrhage is a flow of blood; a hemorrhoid is a swollen vein in the rectum.
A hemorrhage is active bleeding; a hematoma is a collection of blood outside a vessel (like a bruise).
Usage Notes
This word is most often used in hospitals and by doctors. In business, it describes losing a lot of money very quickly.
Common Mistakes
Learners often forget the second 'h' (it is 'rr-h'). Also, be aware that in British English, it is spelled 'haemorrhage'.
Memory Tip
Think of 'Hemo' (blood) and 'Rage' (the blood is raging out of the body).
Word Origin
From the Greek word 'haima' (blood) and 'rhegnunai' (to burst).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In the UK and Australia, the spelling 'haemorrhage' is used instead of the American 'hemorrhage'.
Quick Quiz
The surgeon worked very hard to stop the ________.
Correct!
The correct answer is: hemorrhage
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