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sanious

[ sey-nee-uhs ]

/ ˈseɪ ni əs /

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

sanidine, sanies, San Ildefonso, saniopurulent, sanioserous, sanious, sanit., sanitarian, sanitarium, sanitary, sanitary belt

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Example sentences from the Web for sanious

These pustules break, discharging a thin, sanious fluid, leaving minute ulcers in their places.
Cattle and Their Diseases|Robert Jennings
It may be seen through the anterior nares, and may be attended with a sanious discharge from the nose.
Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities--Head--Neck. Sixth Edition.|Alexander Miles
The skin assumes a macerated appearance, and is kept moist by the presence of a sanious discharge from the ulcerated surface.
Sheep, Swine, and Poultry|Robert Jennings
It has a discharge from the eyes, and a fetid, sanious discharge from the nose.
Cattle and Their Diseases|Robert Jennings

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

Medical definitions for sanious

sanious

[ sā′nē-əs ]

adj.

Of or relating to sanies.

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