noun
- Plural of haemorrhage; instances of severe or uncontrolled bleeding from a blood vessel, either internally or externally.
- Plural of haemorrhage; a sudden loss or drain of resources, money, or personnel.
Usage: British English spelling; American English uses 'hemorrhages'; Medical term
Usage: Figurative use
verb
- Third-person singular present tense of haemorrhage; to bleed heavily or uncontrollably.
- Third-person singular present tense of haemorrhage; to lose resources, money, or personnel rapidly.
Usage: British English spelling; American English uses 'hemorrhages'; Medical term
Usage: Figurative use
Examples
- The patient suffered multiple haemorrhages after the accident.
- Brain haemorrhages can be life-threatening and require immediate medical attention.
- The company haemorrhages money every quarter due to poor management.
- Without intervention, the wound haemorrhages profusely.
- The organization haemorrhages talented employees to competitors.
- Severe haemorrhages must be treated in an emergency room.