Meaning & Definition of word "Hemorrhage"
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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.