Piles (Noun)
Meaning 1
Venous swelling external or internal to the anal sphincter.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The doctor explained that piles, also known as hemorrhoids, are swollen veins in the rectum or under the skin around the anus.
- Piles can be internal, located inside the rectum, or external, located under the skin around the anus, and can cause discomfort and pain.
- The patient was diagnosed with external piles, which were visible as lumps under the skin around the anus.
- Internal piles are usually painless, but can cause bleeding during bowel movements, while external piles can be painful and itchy.
- The symptoms of piles can include itching, burning, and discomfort around the anus, as well as visible lumps or swelling.
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Meaning 2
A large number or amount; "made lots of new friends"; "she amassed stacks of newspapers".
Classification
Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.
Examples
- The library has piles of books that need to be sorted and shelved.
- The charity store has piles of donated clothes that are still waiting to be priced.
- The construction site has piles of rubble and debris that need to be cleared.
- The warehouse has piles of boxes and crates that are stacked haphazardly.
- The thrift store has piles of old electronics that are still in working condition.