sanious

American  

[sey-nee-uhs] / ˈseɪ ni əs /

adjective

Pathology.

1. characterized by the discharge of sanies.

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Etymology

Origin of sanious

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

Example Sentences

It has a discharge from the eyes, and a fetid, sanious discharge from the nose.

From Cattle and Their Diseases Embracing Their History and Breeds, Crossing and Breeding, And Feeding and Management; With the Diseases to which They are Subject, And The Remedies Best Adapted to their Cure by Jennings, Robert

Rupia, rōō′pi-a, n. a severe form of skin disease, with flattish distinct bull� or blebs, containing a serous, purulent, or sanious fluid, becoming thick scabs.

From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 3 of 4: N-R) by Various

Sometimes the nasal mucous membrane becomes affected, and produces a discharge—at first watery, but later sanious and purulent.

From Manual of Surgery Volume First: General Surgery. Sixth Edition. by Thomson, Alexis

In from three to six days, the tumefaction around the joint tends to soften at a particular place, and bursts, and a discharge that is sometimes of a sanious character, mixed with synovia, escapes.

From Lameness of the Horse Veterinary Practitioners' Series, No. 1 by Lacroix, John Victor

The Scar of it swells, inflames, bursts open, and weeps out a sharp, fœtid, and sanious, or somewhat bloody Humour.

From Advice to the people in general, with regard to their health by Tissot, S. A. D. (Samuel Auguste David)