Meaning of the word hemorrhage in English
What does hemorrhage mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
hemorrhage
US /ˈhem.ɚ.ɪdʒ/
UK /ˈhem.ər.ɪdʒ/
Noun
1.
an escape of blood from a ruptured blood vessel, especially when profuse
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The patient suffered a severe internal hemorrhage.
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Brain hemorrhage can be life-threatening.
2.
a rapid and uncontrollable loss or outflow of something
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The company suffered a financial hemorrhage after the scandal.
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The country experienced a hemorrhage of talent as many skilled workers left.
Verb
1.
to lose blood from a ruptured blood vessel
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The wound continued to hemorrhage despite the pressure applied.
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He was rushed to the hospital after he started to hemorrhage.
2.
to lose or expend something rapidly and uncontrollably
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The company continued to hemorrhage money with each passing quarter.
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The organization began to hemorrhage members after the controversial decision.
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