Hemorrhoidal

/ˌhɛməˈrɔɪdəl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or affected by hemorrhoids; involving the blood vessels in the anal area.

Etymology

From Greek 'haima' (blood) + 'rhoides' (flowing like a stream). This adjective describes anything connected to or characterized by hemorrhoid pathology.

Kelly Says

The hemorrhoidal artery is cleverly named because it supplies blood to the area where hemorrhoids form—ironically, it's the overflow of blood in these veins that creates the problem!

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