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How do you spell Hemorrhoid?

Correct spelling

hemorrhoid

Remember Greek roots: HAIMA (blood) + RHEIN (flow) = hemorrhoid with double-r

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Why is hemorrhoid spelled this way?

From Greek haimorrhois, bleeding vein. HAIMA (blood) + RHEIN (to flow). Same root as hemorrhage. The silent h and double-r pattern repeat. British spelling: haemorrhoid.

Common misspellings of hemorrhoid

hemorhoidhemmorhoidhemeroidhemorroid

Example

The doctor recommended a high-fiber diet to prevent hemorrhoid formation.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell hemorrhoid?+
The correct spelling is "hemorrhoid". Remember Greek roots: HAIMA (blood) + RHEIN (flow) = hemorrhoid with double-r
Is it hemorhoid or hemorrhoid?+
The correct spelling is "hemorrhoid", not "hemorhoid".
Does the spelling differ by country?+
Yes. In US English it's "hemorrhoid", in UK English it's "haemorrhoid", and in Canadian English it's "hemorrhoid".

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