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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The best mode of exhibiting them, is to tie the vena portæ of a living animal, when they erect themselves by the afflux of blood.
From North American Medical and Surgical Journal, Vol. 2, No. 3, July, 1826 by Bache, Franklin
Such ligatures are employed in the removal of tumours; and in these cases, all afflux of nutriment and heat being prevented by the ligature, we see the tumours dwindle and die, and finally drop off.
From The World's Greatest Books — Volume 15 — Science by Hammerton, John Alexander, Sir
A flowing towards; that which flows to; as, an afflux of blood to the head.
From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary by Webster, Noah
Water-dogs are most subject to this affection, owing, no doubt, to the frequent afflux of blood to these parts, while the remainder of the body is immersed in the water.
From The Dog by Youatt, William
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
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