Meaning & Definition of word "Hemorrhage"

Hemorrhage

/ˈhɛm.ə.rɪdʒ/

noun:

  • 1. An escape of blood from a ruptured blood vessel, especially when profuse.
    • Example: The patient suffered a severe hemorrhage after the surgery.
  • 2. A large loss of blood or a significant outflow of resources.
    • Example: The company faced a financial hemorrhage due to poor management decisions.

verb:

  • 1. To lose blood from a ruptured vessel.
    • Example: The soldier began to hemorrhage from his injuries on the battlefield.
  • 2. To lose something in large amounts.
    • Example: The organization has begun to hemorrhage volunteers due to the lack of support.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

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.

Related Words

bleed:

To lose blood.

vascular:

Relating to blood vessels.

coagulation:

The process of blood clotting.

Slang Meanings of hemorrhage

Meaning: Bleeding heavily or profusely.

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

Meaning: Experiencing a financial loss.

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