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haemorrhage

/hɛmərɪdʒ/ noun · British & US
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What does haemorrhage mean?

noun

A sudden and severe discharge of blood from a blood vessel, often caused by injury or disease. A large amount of blood lost from the body, often due to injury or surgery.

Example

"The patient suffered a severe haemorrhage during the operation and required immediate medical attention."

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