ichorous

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The ulceration of the mamma was of the size of a five frank piece, unequal and gray, and gave issue to an ichorous and fœtid purulent matter.

From North American Medical and Surgical Journal, Vol. 2, No. 3, July, 1826 by Bache, Franklin

Sometimes it will even produce an ichorous fluid, and yet the system will not be affected.

From The Harvard Classics Volume 38 Scientific Papers (Physiology, Medicine, Surgery, Geology) by Various

Mr. Tierny remarks that the arms of many who were inoculated after having had the cow-pox inflamed very quickly, and that in several a little ichorous fluid was formed.

From The Harvard Classics Volume 38 Scientific Papers (Physiology, Medicine, Surgery, Geology) by Various

The diphtheritic process may spread from the pharynx to the nasal cavities, causing blocking of the nares, with a profuse ichorous discharge from the nostrils, and sometimes severe epistaxis.

From Manual of Surgery Volume First: General Surgery. Sixth Edition. by Thomson, Alexis

It increases with the severity of the inflammation, being highest in the ichorous forms, less in the purulent, and least in the serous exudations.

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