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Hemorrhoid |
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hemorrhoid /hem·or·rhoid/ (hem´ah-roid) prolapse of an anal cushion, resulting in bleeding and painful swelling in the anal canal. external hemorrhoid one in a vein of the inferior rectal plexus, below the pectinate line and covered with modified anal skin. internal hemorrhoid one in a vein of the superior rectal plexus, originating above the pectinate line and covered by mucous membrane. prolapsed hemorrhoid an internal hemorrhoid that has descended below the pectinate line and protruded outside the anal sphincter. strangulated hemorrhoid a prolapsed hemorrhoid whose blood supply has become occluded by constriction of the anal sphincter. thrombosed hemorrhoid one containing clotted blood.
Hemorrhoid An area around the anus where veins become dilated and the tissue swells, causing itching and pain. Mentioned in: Enterobiasis How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Colonoscopy was positive only for internal hemorrhoids and diverticulosis coli. The only sign you may notice from internal hemorrhoids is bright red blood on the toilet paper or in the toilet bowl. When he reached my internal hemorrhoids, he took another picture for me. |
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