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Swahili

vikundu

vee-KOON-doo

How to say it

Swahilivikunduvee-KOON-doosoon
Englishhemorrhoidssoon
Frenchhémorroïdessoon

Meaning

Hemorrhoids, swollen veins around the anus.

Good to know

plural of kikundu (ki-/vi- class); medical term.

Examples

  • Daktari alimwambia mgonjwa kuhusu vikundu vyake.The doctor spoke to the patient about his hemorrhoids.
  • Vikundu vinaweza kusababishwa na kukaa muda mrefu.Hemorrhoids can be caused by sitting for a long time.
  • Dawa hizi zinasaidia kupunguza maumivu ya vikundu.These medicines help reduce the pain of hemorrhoids.

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