harâ²borâ¢less, adj. harâ²borâ¢ous, adj. syn: harbor, port, haven refer to a shelter for ships. A harbor is a natural or an artificially constructed shelter and anchorage for ships: a fine harbor on the eastern coast.
Bright red bleeding during the menstrual cycle typically is nothing more than an indication of fresh blood being expelled along with the lining of the uterus. This normally occurs during the beginning of the cycle when the blood is freshest. As the cycle progresses, the blood may become darker and thicker.
Bright red stool usually suggests that blood is coming from the lower part of the digestive system, such as the large intestine, rectum or anus. Pale white or yellow stool also can mean a problem. The reason why stool is brown is because of our normal production of bile, Raufman said.