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hemorrhage

/hɛmˈɔːrɪdʒ/ noun · British & US
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What does hemorrhage mean?

noun

A sudden and severe discharge of blood from a blood vessel, often caused by injury or disease. A large amount of blood that flows out of a blood vessel.

Example

"The doctor was called to the emergency room to treat a patient suffering from a severe hemorrhage."

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