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hemorrhoidal vein

hemorrhoidal vein

7.4
A vein that carries blood away from the lower part of the bowel near the anus
  • noun
  • /ˌhɛmərˈrɔɪdəl veɪn/
  • Specialized
translation icon : vena hemorroidal
  • Bleeding from a ruptured hemorrhoidal vein is a common cause of rectal bleeding.

Examples

  • The hemorrhoidal vein can become enlarged, leading to the development of hemorrhoids.

  • Doctors may examine the hemorrhoidal vein during a colonoscopy to assess for abnormalities.

  • The hemorrhoidal vein plays a crucial role in blood drainage.

  • Many patients experience discomfort due to hemorrhoidal veins.

  • Bleeding from a ruptured hemorrhoidal vein is a common cause of rectal bleeding.

  • Doctors may examine the hemorrhoidal vein during a colonoscopy to assess for abnormalities.

  • The hemorrhoidal vein can become enlarged, leading to the development of hemorrhoids.

Synonyms

vena rectalis
vshemorrhoidal vein
  • Specialized
9.2

A vein that takes blood away from the rectum and anal canal

is the same meaning but presented with a different name form
rectal vein
vshemorrhoidal vein
  • Specialized
7.1

A vein that carries blood away from the end of the intestine near the anus

is the same meaning but presented with a different name form

Surface Forms

hemorrhoidal vein singular
hemorrhoidal veins plural

Morphology

hemorrhoidal + vein

The term is a straightforward adjective+noun composition: 'hemorrhoidal' (pertaining to hemorrhoids) + 'vein' (a blood vessel), so it denotes a vein associated with the hemorrhoidal/anal region. Although medical in register, the meaning is literally built from the constituents and follows a common cross-linguistic modifier+noun pattern, so a learner who knows both words can deduce the MWE's meaning.

Etymology

Hemorrhoidal vein means a vein, a blood vessel, near the anus. Because these veins can swell and 'bleed', the name helps you remember they are the veins that cause 'hemorrhoids'.