Hemorrhage
Medical term · H
Very heavy bleeding. In pregnancy it is called different names depending on the stage of pregnancy. It can happen: Before 24 weeks of pregnancy (threatened miscarriage or miscarriage if the pregnancy is lost) After 24 weeks of pregnancy (antepartum hemorrhage) Immediately after birth (postpartum hemorrhage)
Word parts
hemorrhage = hem/o + -rrhage
- hem/o, hemat/oBlood.
- -rrhagia, -rrhageExcessive flow, bursting forth.