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Definition of «haemorrhage»

Haemorrhage is a medical term that refers to excessive bleeding or blood loss. It can occur internally, such as when a blood vessel bursts and causes significant blood loss within the body, or externally, such as when an injury causes bleeding from a wound. The word "haemorrhage" comes from the Greek words "haima," meaning blood, and "ergon," meaning work. Therefore, haemorrhage literally means "to do excessive work in respect of blood."

Usage examples

  1. The patient's condition worsened after the surgery, resulting in a haemorrhage.
  2. The doctor quickly identified the source of the haemorrhage and controlled the bleeding.
  3. A severe haemorrhage can be life-threatening and requires immediate medical attention.
  4. The accident victim suffered a head injury, leading to a haemorrhage in his brain.
  5. The hemophiliac patient experienced spontaneous haemorrhages that required frequent medical interventions.
  6. Internal haemorrhage can occur due to a ruptured organ or blood vessel, leading to internal bleeding.
  7. The trauma caused by the fall resulted in a haemorrhage in the patient's abdomen.
  8. The presence of haemorrhages in the eye indicated a potential retinal issue that required further examination.
  9. Excessive alcohol consumption can impair blood clotting and increase the risk of haemorrhages.
  10. The surgeon successfully stopped the haemorrhage during the complex operation, saving the patient's life.

Phrases with «haemorrhage»

Sentences with «haemorrhage»

  • Nick Clegg was relieved that the predicted haemorrhage of support for the Liberal Democrats, who have hit single figures in national polls, failed to materialise. (independent.co.uk)
  • Malaga's Jose Gallardo died from a brain haemorrhage in January 1987, a month after receiving a blow to the head in a collision during a Second Division game against Vigo. (goalkeepersaredifferent.com)
  • «She was very close to the character and I think in a certain way the film was an opportunity to mourn her relationship with her sister [who died of a brain haemorrhage in 1965 at the age of 21]. (theguardian.com)
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