Archorrhea

/ɑːrkɔːˈriːə/ noun

Definition

An abnormal or excessive discharge of fluid, especially from a primary or principal opening of the body.

Etymology

From Greek ἄρχο- (árkhō-, 'chief' or 'primary') plus -rrhea (from ῥέω, rheō, 'to flow'). Medical terms ending in -rrhea describe abnormal flows of various body fluids.

Kelly Says

You've probably heard of 'diarrhea' or 'logorrhea'—archorrhea is the forgotten cousin that tried to describe an excessive discharge of unspecified origin from the main body opening.

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