haemorrhages

Meanings

• noun

  The excessive escape of blood from the vessels of an injured part, often with tissue damage.

  - "The patient suffered a haemorrhage after the surgery."
  - "Haemorrhages can be life-threatening if not treated promptly."

---

Synonyms

bleed , bleeding , hæmatorrhœa , hæmorrhœa

---

Variants

List of all variants of haemorrhages that leads to same result
hemorrhage , hemorrhages , hemorrhagic , hemorrhaged , hemorrhaging

---

Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Greek word 'haemorrhagein', meaning 'to flow copiously with blood'.

---

Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. Haemorrhages are the leading cause of death from injury worldwide.

2. The largest recorded haemorrhage occurred during the Battle of Waterloo, with an estimated 50,000 soldiers wounded or killed.

---

Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Bleeding: Haemorrhages are a type of bleeding, characterized by the excessive loss of blood.

2. Anemia: Chronic haemorrhages can lead to anemia, a condition characterized by a deficiency of red blood cells.

---

Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Haemorrhages have been a significant concern in medical literature and practice throughout history. They have been depicted in various forms of art and literature, often representing violence or injury.

How to Memorize "haemorrhages"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a wound or injury that causes excessive bleeding.
   - Visualize a red liquid flowing from a damaged blood vessel.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'haemorrhages' with 'bleeding' or 'wound'.
   - Remember that haemorrhages involve the loss of a significant amount of blood.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Haemorrhages Hurt Heavily' to remember the definition.
   - Create a mental image of a red ocean to represent the excessive blood loss.

---

Memorize "haemorrhages" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize haemorrhages is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

1. Highlighting:

   Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.
2. Periodic Reminders:

   Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.