haemorrhoids

/ (ˈhɛməˌrɔɪdz) /

pathol swollen and twisted veins in the region of the anus and lower rectum, often painful and bleeding Nontechnical name: piles

Derived forms of haemorrhoids

haemorrhoidal or US hemorrhoidal, adjective

C14: from Latin haemorrhoidae (plural), from Greek, from haimorrhoos discharging blood, from haimo- haemo- + rhein to flow

In a flux of haemorrhoids, wear off the pain, and let her drink hot wine with a toasted nutmeg.

The Works of Aristotle the Famous Philosopher |Anonymous
The juice of its leaves mixed with hog's lard is a specific against the haemorrhoids.

The History of Louisiana |Le Page Du Pratz
For instance, a cough, palpitations of the heart, haemorrhoids.

Letters of Anton Chekhov |Anton Chekhov
Ever since my imprisonment under The Leads, I had been subject to haemorrhoids, which came on three or four times a year.

The Memoires of Casanova, Complete |Jacques Casanova de Seingalt

The short variety is more suitable for external operations, as for haemorrhoids; the long variety for manipulations in the throat.

Surgical Instruments in Greek and Roman Times |John Stewart Milne