Flood

Flood

(flŭd),

Valentine, Irish anatomist and surgeon, 1800-1847. See: Flood ligament.

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flood

(flŭd),

1. Synonym(s): flooding (1)

2. Colloquialism for a profuse menstrual discharge. Synonym(s): flooding (2)

[A.S. flōd]

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A disaster caused by waters from torrential rains, overflow of rivers, streams, lakes or reservoirs or dam collapse, resulting in a significant rise of water level above roads and habitated areas, resulting in loss of property and lives and the need to evacuate large segments of the population
Public health aspects of floods
Immediate Poor access to potable water, food, medication, hypothermia, drowning
Clean-up phase Exposure to sewage, sharp jagged debris, biological hazards in flood water, exposed and ‘live’ electrical lines, body fluid pathogens, carbon monoxide, musculoskeletal hazards, heat or cold stress, motor vehicle-related dangers, fire, drowning, and hazardous materials
Clean-up protection clothing Hard hats, goggles, heavy work gloves, life jackets, watertight boots with steel toes and insoles

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flood

(flŭd)

1. To bleed profusely from the uterus, as after childbirth or in cases of menorrhagia.

2. Colloquialism for a profuse menstrual discharge.

[A.S. flōd]

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