effluvium /ef·flu·vi·um/ (ĕ-floo´ve-um) pl. efflu´via [L.]
effluvium
1. an outflowing or shedding, as of the hair.
2. an exhalation or emanation, especially one of noxious nature.
ef·flu·vi·um ( -fl  v - m)n. pl. ef·flu·vi·ums or ef·flu·vi·a (-v -) 1. A shedding, especially of hair. 2. An exhalation, especially one of bad odor or injurious influence. No longer in technical use. |
effluvium
[iflo̅o̅′vē·əm]
Etymology: L, effluvium, a flowing out
an outflow of gas or vapor, usually malodorous or toxic.
effluvium
pl. effluvia [L.]
1. an outflowing or shedding, as of the hair.
2. an exhalation or emanation, especially one of noxious nature.
anagen effluvium
see anagen defluxion.
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