haemorrhoids

== English == === Alternative forms === hæmorrhoids hemorrhoids (US) === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈhɛməɹɔɪdz/, /ˈhɛmɹɔɪdz/ === Noun === haemorrhoids pl (plural only) A pathological condition caused by painful masses of dilated veins in swollen anal tissue. "I hope the worst is behind me". - France's midfielder Florent Malouds reveals he had an operation for haemorrhoids shortly after arriving in Germany for the World Cup" Argus 17 June 2006 p.14 ==== Synonyms ==== piles ==== Translations ==== === Noun === haemorrhoids plural of haemorrhoid