Blennorrhagic

/ˌblɛnəˈrædʒɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or characterized by excessive or abnormal mucus discharge, especially from an infectious condition.

Etymology

From 'blennorrhagia' + the adjective suffix '-ic,' transforming the noun into a descriptor for things having this quality.

Kelly Says

Adding '-ic' to a disease name makes it describe the quality or character of something—it's a grammatical pattern that lets doctors talk about 'blennorrhagic symptoms' as if they're describing a color or texture.

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