hemorrhoidal

noun

hem·​or·​rhoid·​al ˌhem-ˈrȯi-dᵊl How to pronounce hemorrhoidal (audio) ˌhe-mə- How to pronounce hemorrhoidal (audio)
: a hemorrhoidal part (such as an artery or vein)

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of hemorrhoidal was in the 15th century

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“Hemorrhoidal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hemorrhoidal. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.

Medical Definition

hemorrhoidal

1 of 2 adjective
hem·​or·​rhoid·​al
variants or chiefly British haemorrhoidal
1
: of, relating to, or involving hemorrhoids
2
: rectal

hemorrhoidal

2 of 2 noun
variants or chiefly British haemorrhoidal
: a hemorrhoidal part (as an artery or vein)
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