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haemorrhage

/ˈhɛm.ər.ɪdʒ/

Traduction: Écoulement de sang hors d'un vaisseau sanguin endommagé (terme médical).

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noun

/ˈhɛm.ər.ɪdʒ/C1formalmedical
  • frÉcoulement de sang hors d'un vaisseau sanguin endommagé (terme médical).

A noun referring to the escape of blood from a damaged blood vessel, often used in medical contexts.

  1. Bleeding from ruptured vesselB2formalbritishmedical

    The uncontrolled escape of blood from a damaged or broken blood vessel, often occurring inside the body.

    frHémorragie par rupture vasculaire

    • The patient suffered a brain haemorrhage after the accident.
    • Internal haemorrhage can be life-threatening if not treated quickly.
    • The surgeon successfully stopped the haemorrhage during the operation.
    • Excessive bleeding from a haemorrhage may require a blood transfusion.

    Synonymesbleeding

  2. Severe loss of resourcesC1informalbusiness

    A sudden and significant loss of something valuable, such as money, talent, or data, often indicating a critical problem.

    frHémorragie (perte grave de ressources)

    • The company experienced a haemorrhage of skilled employees to competitors.
    • The budget deficit caused a financial haemorrhage that nearly bankrupted the firm.
    • The government is trying to stop the haemorrhage of public funds.
    • We need to fix the system quickly to prevent further data haemorrhage.

    Synonymesbleedingdepletiondrainexoduslossoutflow

Formes
  • haemorrhages plural form
  • haemorrhages' possessive plural form
  • haemorrhage's possessive singular form