afflux

(a′fluks′)

noun

a sudden flow toward a point, as of blood to an organ

Origin: L affluxus < pp. of affluere: see affluence

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noun

A flow to or toward an area, especially of blood or other fluid toward a body part: an afflux of blood to the head.

Origin:

Origin: Medieval Latin affluxus

Origin: , from Latin

Origin: , past participle of affluere, to flow to; see affluent

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