Meaning of the word hemorrhage in English

What does hemorrhage mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

hemorrhage

US /ˈhem.ɚ.ɪdʒ/
UK /ˈhem.ər.ɪdʒ/

Noun

a large flow of blood from a damaged blood vessel (= a tube carrying blood around the body):

Example:
He had a brain hemorrhage.

Verb

to lose a large amount of blood in a short time:

Example:
She started hemorrhaging while giving birth to the baby.