sordes
Britishplural noun
Etymology
Origin of sordes
C18: from Latin sordēs filth
Example Sentences
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The sordes or dirt falls to the bottom; the oil swims a-top; and being skimmed off, is barrelled up in small oblong casks.
From Travels through France and Italy by Smollett, T. (Tobias)
Ulcerative stomatitis is frequently met with in debilitated subjects with decayed teeth, and is specially liable to occur during the course of acute febrile diseases in which sordes accumulate about the teeth and gums.
From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Miles, Alexander
These brown crusts and sordes are usually seen in advanced cases, following the first condition described.
From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various
Again, the tongue may be covered with brown crusts and the teeth with sordes.
From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various
The tongue is dry and coated, the lips and teeth are covered with sordes, the motions are loose and offensive, and may be passed involuntarily.
From Manual of Surgery Volume First: General Surgery. Sixth Edition. by Thomson, Alexis
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