afflux

American  

[af-luhks] / ˈæf lʌks /

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.

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afflux British  

/ ˈæflʌks /

noun

1. a flowing towards a point

   an afflux of blood to the head

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Etymology

Origin of afflux

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

Example Sentences

From these efforts and the repeated afflux of fluids there must result a development of the nerves supplying these parts.

From Form and Function A Contribution to the History of Animal Morphology by E. S. (Edward Stuart) Russell

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

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

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)

There are days and pages when George Sand, under the afflux of physical life, is pagan.

From George Sand, some aspects of her life and writings by Hallard, Alys