Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bloody-flux
noun
/ˈblʌdi flʌks/
Definition
Bloody-flux refers to a medical condition characterized by severe gastrointestinal bleeding, often accompanied by diarrhea.
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with bloody-flux after presenting severe symptoms.
- Historical records indicate that bloody-flux was common during outbreaks of dysentery.
Meaning
This term describes a situation in which a person experiences bloody diarrhea due to inflammation or infection in the intestines.
Synonyms
- dysentery
- bloody diarrhea
- hemorrhagic enteritis
