rhexis

[ rek-sis ]

/ ˈrɛk sɪs /

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noun, plural rhex·es

[rek-seez]. /ˈrɛk siz/. Pathology.

rupture, as of a blood vessel, organ, or cell.

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Origin of rhexis

1375–1425; <New Latin <Greek rhêxis a breaking, cleft, derivative of rhēgnýnai to break, break loose; replacing late Middle English rixis (attested once) ≪ Greek, as above

Words nearby rhexis

rheumatoid factor, rheumatoid spondylitis, rheumatologist, rheumatology, rheumy, rhexis, Rheydt, Rh factor, RHG, Rhiannon, rhigolene

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How to use rhexis in a sentence

In these cases hemorrhage by rhexis is altogether more probable even when ruptured vessels cannot be demonstrated.
A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II|Various
It is supposed that in many such cases the hemorrhage is due to diapedesis, and not to rupture of a blood-vessel (rhexis).
A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II|Various

British Dictionary definitions for rhexis

rhexis

/ (ˈrɛksɪs) /

noun

med the rupture of an organ or blood vessel

Word Origin for rhexis

C17: from Greek rhēxis a bursting

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