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ichor

/ˌaɪˈkɔər/
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Other forms: ichors

Definitions of ichor
  1. noun
    (Greek mythology) the rarified fluid said to flow in the veins of the Gods
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    type of:
    fluid
    a substance that is fluid at room temperature and pressure
  2. noun
    a fluid product of inflammation
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    types:
    gleet
    a thin morbid discharge as from a wound or especially chronic gonorrhea
    type of:
    bodily fluid, body fluid, humor, humour, liquid body substance
    the liquid parts of the body
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