defluxion
noun
de·flux·ion
də̇ˈfləkshən,
dē-
plural -s
1
: downflow
2
obsolete
a
: a flowing down of fluid matter (as a copious discharge from the nose in catarrh)
b
: inflammation
c
: sudden loss of hair
Word History
Etymology
Late Latin defluxion-, defluxio, from Latin defluxus + -ion-, -io -ion