Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

defluxion

Noun

/dɪˈflʌkʃən/

Definition

The act of flowing down or away; a discharge or flowing of fluid.

Examples

The defluxion of mucus from the sinuses can indicate an infection.
After the injury, there was a noticeable defluxion of synovial fluid from the joint.
The patient experienced defluxion in the form of nasal discharge.

Meaning

Defluxion refers to the process by which a substance, typically a fluid, flows down or is discharged from a location. This term is often used in medical contexts to describe the discharge of bodily fluids or secretions.