internal bleeding

phrase

: a loss of blood inside the body
The procedure may cause internal bleeding.

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Beyond the torn tissue itself, internal bleeding and swelling can intensify the agony. Angela Haupt, Time, 22 July 2026 Phil suffered internal bleeding and collapsed after his blood pressure dropped dangerously low. Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026 Aging bones are more fragile, making fractures more likely, while blood-thinning medications, which many older adults take, can increase the risk of severe internal bleeding after a fall. Panashe Matemba-Mutasa, Mercury News, 13 July 2026 Hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome affects the kidneys and causes a wide range of symptoms, including blurred vision, low blood pressure, acute shock, internal bleeding and kidney failure. Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for internal bleeding

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“Internal bleeding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/internal%20bleeding. Accessed 28 Jul. 2026.

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