afflux

[af-luhks]

noun

1. something that flows to or toward a point.

   an afflux of blood to the head.

2. the act of flowing to or toward; flow.

afflux

/ ˈæflʌks /

noun

1. a flowing towards a point

   an afflux of blood to the head

Word History and Origins

Origin of afflux¹

1605–15; < Medieval Latin affluxus, derivative of Latin affluere; affluent, flux

Word History and Origins

Origin of afflux¹

C17: from Latin affluxus, from fluxus _flux

Example Sentences

Soon, the seemingly distorted course afflux will be replaced by an opposite distortion and value will again present itself as the rational touchstone.

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A flowing towards; that which flows to; as, an afflux of blood to the head.

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The act of flowing towards; afflux.

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The smaller vessels, trying to overcome this afflux of blood, may produce ecchymosis or extravasation beneath the lining membrane of the air-vesicles, but the minute capillary congestions are generally observed as red points studded over the pulmonary surface, which by and by exhibit yellowish-white or bluish-white centres.

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Severe scarlet fever itself sometimes appears to cause gastro-intestinal catarrh so as to produce an afflux of blood toward the intestinal tract and away from the skin.

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