Hemorrhage

/ˈhɛm.ə.rɪdʒ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

An escape of blood from a ruptured blood vessel, especially when profuse.

The patient suffered a severe hemorrhage after the surgery.

A large loss of blood or a significant outflow of resources.

The company faced a financial hemorrhage due to poor management decisions.

verb

To lose blood from a ruptured vessel.

The soldier began to hemorrhage from his injuries on the battlefield.

To lose something in large amounts.

The organization has begun to hemorrhage volunteers due to the lack of support.

From the Greek 'haima' meaning 'blood' + 'rhegnynai' meaning 'to burst out'.

internal hemorrhage

Bleeding that occurs inside the body, usually not visible.

hemorrhage of resources

A significant loss of financial or physical resources.

control the hemorrhage

To stop or reduce the excessive loss or damage.

bleed

To lose blood.

vascular

Relating to blood vessels.

coagulation

The process of blood clotting.

Bleeding heavily or profusely.

After that bad breakup, she was hemorrhaging tears for weeks.

Experiencing a financial loss.

Since the market crash, he's been hemorrhaging money.