Hemorrhage (noun)

1. An uncontrolled and often excessive loss of blood from the body, typically as a result of injury or disease.
2. A sudden and large decrease or loss, especially of money or resources.

Origin:

Derived from the greek word 'haimorrhagia', meaning 'a bursting forth of blood'.

Examples:

1. The patient was rushed to the hospital with a severe brain hemorrhage caused by a fall.
2. The stock market suffered a major hemorrhage after the announcement of the new economic sanctions.
3. The company is facing a financial hemorrhage as a result of the prolonged economic downturn.
4. The country has been grappling with a severe water shortage, leading to an agricultural hemorrhage and food scarcity.
5. The rapid spread of the virus caused a significant hemorrhage in the population, leading to panic and fear.