Flux
Flux (medicine)
Flux (pronounced: /flʌks/) is a term used in medicine to describe the flow or discharge of fluid from the body, particularly when abnormal or excessive. The term is derived from the Latin word "fluxus," which means "flow."
Etymology
The term "flux" originates from the Latin word "fluxus," which translates to "flow." It was first used in the medical context in the 14th century to describe the flow or discharge of bodily fluids.
Types of Flux
There are several types of flux in medicine, including:
- Diarrhea: Also known as intestinal flux, it is characterized by the frequent and excessive discharge of loose or watery stools.
- Hemorrhage: Also known as blood flux, it is characterized by the excessive discharge of blood due to the rupture of blood vessels.
- Leukorrhea: Also known as white flux, it is characterized by the excessive discharge of a white, yellowish or greenish, usually foul-smelling, fluid from the vagina.
Related Terms
- Discharge (medicine): A general term for the release of substances from a bodily part.
- Efflux: A term used to describe the flow of a substance out of a cell or organ.
- Reflux: A term used to describe the backward flow of a substance, particularly in the context of the digestive system.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Flux
- Wikipedia's article - Flux
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