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sanious

[ sey-nee-uhs ]

/ ˈseɪ ni əs /

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adjective Pathology.

characterized by the discharge of sanies.

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Origin of sanious

First recorded in 1555–65; sani(es) + -ous

Words nearby sanious

Sanibel Island, sanicle, sanidine, sanies, San Ildefonso, sanious, sanit., sanitarian, sanitarium, sanitary, sanitary belt

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How to use sanious in a sentence

Empima (empyema) is the hawking-up of sanies, with infection of the lung and a sanious habit.
Gilbertus Anglicus|Henry Ebenezer Handerson
On the fourth he was cast, and the discharge—partly inflammatory exudate, and partly a sanious foetid pus—liberated.
Diseases of the Horse's Foot|Harry Caulton Reeks
But the matter became sanious, of a brown colour, and highly putrid.
Experiments and Observations on Different Kinds of Air|Joseph Priestley
Sometimes the nasal mucous membrane becomes affected, and produces a discharge—at first watery, but later sanious and purulent.
Manual of Surgery|Alexis Thomson and Alexander Miles

These pustules break, discharging a thin, sanious fluid, leaving minute ulcers in their places.
Cattle and Their Diseases|Robert Jennings