CEFR C1

antihemorrhoidal

adjective

Meaning

Relating to or used to treat hemorrhoids, which are swollen veins in the lowest part of the rectum or anus. Antihemorrhoidal medications or preparations are designed to alleviate the discomfort, itching, and bleeding associated with hemorrhoids.

Examples

The antihemorrhoidal ointment helped to shrink the hemorrhoids and relieve the pain.
After giving birth, she experienced hemorrhoids and was prescribed an antihemorrhoidal suppository.

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antihemorrhoidal (C1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˌæntɪhɛməˈrɔɪdəl/

Definition

Examples

The antihemorrhoidal ointment helped to shrink the hemorrhoids and relieve the pain.
After giving birth, she experienced hemorrhoids and was prescribed an antihemorrhoidal suppository.
The antihemorrhoidal properties of the cream made it a popular choice for treating piles.

How to Use antihemorrhoidal

antihemorrhoidal medication (noun phrase): medication used to treat hemorrhoids — "The doctor prescribed an antihemorrhoidal medication to reduce the swelling."
antihemorrhoidal treatment (noun phrase): treatment for hemorrhoids — "The antihemorrhoidal treatment involved a combination of creams and suppositories."

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