defluxion

noun

de·​flux·​ion

də̇ˈfləkshən,

dē-

plural -s

1

: downflow

2

obsolete

a

: a flowing down of fluid matter (as a copious discharge from the nose in catarrh)

b

: inflammation

c

: sudden loss of hair

Word History

Etymology

Late Latin defluxion-, defluxio, from Latin defluxus + -ion-, -io -ion

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