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Rheum: meaning, definitions and examples

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rheum

 

[ ruหm ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical term

Rheum refers to a watery discharge from the eyes or nose, often associated with inflammation or infection. It can also denote a condition involving excessive mucus production. In a broader sense, rheum may describe any kind of fluid, especially those that are secreted due to illness. This term is frequently used in medical contexts to discuss symptoms of various ailments. The word is often encountered in literature pertaining to respiratory conditions.

Synonyms

discharge, mucus, secretions

Examples of usage

  • The patient complained of rheum in the morning.
  • The doctor noted an excessive rheum during the examination.
  • He suffered from rhinorrhea, which is essentially a synonym for rheum.

Translations

Translations of the word "rheum" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น rheuma

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเฅ‚เคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Rheuma

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ rheum

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะตะฒะผะฐั‚ะธะทะผ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ reumatyzm

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒชใ‚ฆใƒžใƒ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rhumatisme

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ reumatismo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท romatizma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฅ˜๋งˆํ‹ฐ์ฆ˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุฑูˆู…ุงุชูŠุฒู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ revmatismus

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ reumatizmus

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ฃŽๆนฟ็—…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ revmatizem

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gigt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั€ะตะฒะผะฐั‚ะธะทะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ แƒ”แƒ•แƒ›แƒแƒขแƒ˜แƒ–แƒ›แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ revmatizm

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ reumatismo

Etymology

The word 'rheum' originates from the Latin 'rheuma,' which itself comes from the Greek word 'rheuma' (แฟฅฮตแฟฆฮผฮฑ), meaning 'that which flows.' In ancient medical texts, it was often used to describe a variety of bodily fluids and excretions, especially those resulting from an illness. The conceptual link between rheum and flowing substances is deeply rooted in ancient medical theories, where bodily humors were thought to influence health. Over centuries, 'rheum' transitioned into more specific medical terminology, particularly in the context of respiratory issues. Despite its age, the term is still relevant in modern medical discourse, often appearing in discussions about allergies, sinus infections, and other conditions that cause excessive nasal discharge.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,725, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.