Defluxion

Pronunciation: /ˈdeɪˈfɫəksˈaɪˌɑn/

Defluxion (noun)

  1. A medical condition where fluid leaves the body or moves away from a place, often causing swelling or weakness.
  2. A downward movement of liquid or other material from a higher point to a lower one.

Examples

  • The doctor noted defluxion after the procedure.
  • Defluxion can happen when the body releases extra fluid.