orrhoid

/rɒriˈɒiə, ɒriˈɒiə/

Definitions

1. noun

A flow of fluid, especially blood, from the body, especially due to a disease of the veins or lymphatic system.

“The patient was diagnosed with a condition causing chronic orrhea.”

2. noun

A flow of mucus or discharge from the body.

“The infant had a bad case of orrhea due to the infection.”

3. noun

A flow of an abnormal or excessive amount of a bodily fluid.

“The doctor examined the patient with orrhea in his eye.”

Synonyms

  • discharge
  • exudation
  • hemorrhage

Antonyms

  • absorption