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Defluxion definitions

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Webster's 1828 Dictionary

DEFLUXION, n. [L. To flow down.]
1. A flowing, running or falling of humors or fluid matter, from a superior to an inferior part of the body; properly, an inflammation of a part, attended with increased secretion.
2. A discharge of flowing off of humors; as a defluxion from the nose or head in catarrh.

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

Defluxion De*flux"ion, n. [L. defluxio.] (Med.) A discharge or flowing of humors or fluid matter, as from the nose in catarrh; -- sometimes used synonymously with inflammation. --Dunglison.

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