A flowing down or away; an outflow or discharge of liquid.
From Latin defluxus (a flowing down), past participle of defluere (to flow down). Similar to flux, which comes directly from Latin fluxus meaning 'a flowing.' Related to reflux and confluence.
Medical professionals still use 'deflux' and 'reflux' to describe abnormal liquid movements in the body—these technical terms preserve Latin precision and let doctors quickly communicate exactly which direction something is flowing, which matters a lot for diagnosis and treatment.
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