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hemorrhage
[hem-er-ij, hem-rij]
noun
a profuse discharge of blood, as from a ruptured blood vessel; bleeding.
the loss of assets, especially in large amounts.
any widespread or uncontrolled loss or diffusion.
verb (used without object)
to bleed profusely.
to lose assets, especially in large amounts.
verb (used with object)
to lose (assets).
a company that was hemorrhaging money.
hemorrhage
Excessive or uncontrollable bleeding, often caused by trauma, surgical or obstetrical complications, or the advanced stages of certain illnesses, such as cirrhosis and peptic ulcer disease.
Other Word Forms
- hemorrhagic adjective
- posthemorrhagic adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of hemorrhage1
Example Sentences
In the words of one analyst, the car is "hemorrhaging" sales in Europe.
However, while the city remains internationally synonymous with movie magic, it has hemorrhaged production jobs to other states and countries that offer generous tax incentives, cheaper labor and more filming-friendly bureaucracies.
Acute exposure by inhalation can cause respiratory issues such as difficulty breathing, congestion, edema and lung hemorrhages, while oral ingestion can cause adverse effects in the blood and thyroid.
The company also has been hemorrhaging cash — burning through $14.3 billion last year.
Symptoms include shortness of breath, a sudden drop in blood pressure, and bleeding issues often leading to cardiac arrest and massive hemorrhaging.
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