afflux
Americannoun
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something that flows to or toward a point.
an afflux of blood to the head.
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the act of flowing to or toward; flow.
noun
Etymology
Origin of afflux
1605–15; < Medieval Latin affluxus, derivative of Latin affluere; see affluent, flux
Example Sentences
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This evolution of nerve-force which accompanies the maturation of the ovule, is the immediate cause of the afflux of blood to the utero-ovarian vessels.
From The Education of American Girls by Brackett, Anna C. (Anna Callender)
Besides, the ligature is competent to occasion the afflux in question without either pain, or heat, or a vacuum.
From The Harvard Classics Volume 38 Scientific Papers (Physiology, Medicine, Surgery, Geology) by Various
The gradual accumulation of this irritation finally caused a reflex action which determined an afflux of blood to the uterus and ovaries, which constitutes the catamenial flow.
From The Four Epochs of Woman's Life; a study in hygiene by Galbraith, Anna M. (Anna Mary)
Heat is produced in the interior of the body chiefly in the muscles and great glands, and the increased afflux of blood brings more heat to the surface.
From Disease and Its Causes by Councilman, William Thomas
In July my father died of a sudden afflux of blood to the head; and although he was blooded by Dr. Rush several times, never was so far bettered as to speak to me.
From Hugh Wynne, Free Quaker by Mitchell, S. Weir (Silas Weir)
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