afflux

American  

[af-luhks] / ˈæf lʌks /

noun

1. something that flows to or toward a point.

   an afflux of blood to the head.

2. the act of flowing to or toward; flow.

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afflux British  

/ ˈæflʌks /

noun

1. a flowing towards a point

   an afflux of blood to the head

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Etymology

Origin of afflux

1605–15; < Medieval Latin affluxus, derivative of Latin affluere; see affluent, flux

Example Sentences

This evolution of nerve-force which accompanies the maturation of the ovule, is the immediate cause of the afflux of blood to the utero-ovarian vessels.

From The Education of American Girls by Brackett, Anna C. (Anna Callender)

Water-dogs are most subject to this affection, owing, no doubt, to the frequent afflux of blood to these parts, while the remainder of the body is immersed in the water.

From The Dog by Youatt, William

The gradual accumulation of this irritation finally caused a reflex action which determined an afflux of blood to the uterus and ovaries, which constitutes the catamenial flow.

From The Four Epochs of Woman's Life; a study in hygiene by Galbraith, Anna M. (Anna Mary)

Severe scarlet fever itself sometimes appears to cause gastro-intestinal catarrh so as to produce an afflux of blood toward the intestinal tract and away from the skin.

From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various

The afflux of blood to the uterus during the rupture of the ovisac, cannot be shown to be useful by any effort of teleological physiologists.

From The Education of American Girls by Brackett, Anna C. (Anna Callender)