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hémorroïde

haemorrhoid

noun eh-moh-ro-EED Rare

Origin: Greek haimorrhoides (blood-flowing veins)

Usage Note

Hémorroïde is almost always used in the plural (les hémorroïdes) in everyday speech, mirroring English usage. The spelling includes a diaeresis on the i to show that the o and i are pronounced separately. It belongs to medical register but is common in informal health conversations.

Examples

"Les hémorroïdes peuvent être douloureuses et gênantes."

Natural Translation

Haemorrhoids can be painful and uncomfortable.

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