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hemorrhoid

hem.or.rhoid \'hem-(*-).ro.id\ \.hem-(*-).ro.i-'dek-t*-me-\ n [MF 
   hemorrhoides, pl., fr. L haemorrhoidae, fr. Gk haimorrhoides], fr. 
   haimorrhoos flowing with blood, fr. haimo- hem- + rhein to flow - more at 
   STREAM : a mass of dilated tortuous veins in swollen tissue situated at or 
   within  the anal margin - usu. used in pl.; called also piles. - 
   hem.or.rhoid.ec.to.my n