ichor
noun
an ethereal fluid flowing in the veins of the gods.
ichorous
-
a word derived from
ichor.
Example Sentences
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A fetid, ichorous discharge from a wound or ulcer, containing serum, pus and blood.
From Mother's Remedies Over One Thousand Tried and Tested Remedies from Mothers of the United States and Canada by Thomas Jefferson Ritter
The ichorous exudation contains less corpuscles than bland pus, is more fluid, less opaque, strongly alkaline, of a greenish color, and of offensive odor.
From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various
If the cracks are deep, with an ichorous discharge and considerable lameness, it will be necessary to poultice the heel.
The point of rupture formed adhesions, the natural drainage of the peritoneal ichorous focus ceased, perhaps a new influx of inflammatory material from the perforated appendix also took; place.
From Appendicitis by John Henry Tilden
Externally they have sometimes been employed for drying and healing ichorous sores, and likewise for keeping issues open.
From The Botanist's Companion, Volume II by William Salisbury
