What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
hemorrhagic
Example
The patient was diagnosed with hemorrhagic fever. [hemorrhagic: adjective]
Example
She suffered a hemorrhagic stroke and was rushed to the hospital. [hemorrhagic: adjective]
haemorrhagic
Example
The patient was diagnosed with haemorrhagic fever. [haemorrhagic: adjective]
Example
She suffered a haemorrhagic stroke and was rushed to the hospital. [haemorrhagic: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Both hemorrhagic and haemorrhagic are equally common in medical terminology, but their usage may vary depending on the English dialect.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between hemorrhagic and haemorrhagic?
Both hemorrhagic and haemorrhagic are formal words used in medical contexts and are not typically used in everyday conversation.
