Hemorrhage
noun
A loss of a large amount of blood in a short time, typically due to an injury or illness.
The patient suffered a hemorrhage that required immediate medical attention.

Usage tips
Neutral
internal hemorrhage, massive hemorrhage, cerebral hemorrhage
verb
A term used to describe losing something quickly or in large quantities, not just blood.
After the policy change, the organization hemorrhaged volunteers.

Usage tips
Informal
hemorrhage support, hemorrhage money, hemorrhage customers
noun
A loss of a large amount of blood in a short time, typically due to an injury or illness.
The patient suffered a hemorrhage that required immediate medical attention.

Usage tips
Neutral
internal hemorrhage, massive hemorrhage, cerebral hemorrhage
verb
A term used to describe losing something quickly or in large quantities, not just blood.
After the policy change, the organization hemorrhaged volunteers.

Usage tips
Informal
hemorrhage support, hemorrhage money, hemorrhage customers
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Medical Usage
In medical contexts, 'hemorrhage' is crucial for describing serious conditions.
A patient experiencing a hemorrhage must receive prompt care.
Metaphorical Usage
When used metaphorically, 'hemorrhage' can signify rapid loss of resources.
The company faced a hemorrhage of funds after poor investments.
Contextual Significance
Understanding when to use 'hemorrhage' can help convey urgency effectively.
Describing a crisis as a hemorrhage makes the situation seem dire.
Medical Usage
In medical contexts, 'hemorrhage' is crucial for describing serious conditions.
A patient experiencing a hemorrhage must receive prompt care.
Metaphorical Usage
When used metaphorically, 'hemorrhage' can signify rapid loss of resources.
The company faced a hemorrhage of funds after poor investments.
Contextual Significance
Understanding when to use 'hemorrhage' can help convey urgency effectively.
Describing a crisis as a hemorrhage makes the situation seem dire.
Medical Usage
In medical contexts, 'hemorrhage' is crucial for describing serious conditions.
A patient experiencing a hemorrhage must receive prompt care.
Metaphorical Usage
When used metaphorically, 'hemorrhage' can signify rapid loss of resources.
The company faced a hemorrhage of funds after poor investments.
Contextual Significance
Understanding when to use 'hemorrhage' can help convey urgency effectively.
Describing a crisis as a hemorrhage makes the situation seem dire.
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