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The character 痔 is a phono-semantic compound composed of the semantic radical 疒, indicating illness, and the phonetic component 寺, which historically provided a clue to its pronunciation. In classical Chinese medical texts, this character was used to refer specifically to hemorrhoids, a meaning that has remained narrow and clinical throughout its documented history. Its structure exemplifies the standard method of forming characters for diseases by combining a category-defining radical with a sound-suggesting element.
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我最近得了痔疮。
痔疮让人很痛苦。
他因为痔疮去医院。
医生建议治疗痔疮的方法。
长期便秘容易引发痔疮。
为了避免痔疮，要注意饮食健康。
痔疮患者应该多吃蔬菜和水果。
如果痔疮症状严重，可能需要手术治疗。