What does RHEUM mean?

Word: Rheum

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A thin discharge of the mucous membranes, especially during a cold or other respiratory infection.

Pronunciations: US: /ruːm/, UK: /ruːm/

Origin and Usage: The word "rheum" comes from the Middle English word "reume" which means "moisture." It is commonly used to describe the thin discharge that comes from the mucous membranes during a cold or other respiratory infection. It is also used in the medical field to describe the discharge from the eyes or nose that occurs as a result of an allergy or infection.

Synonyms: mucus, phlegm, snot, discharge, secretion

Related Words: phleg, mucin, snout, nasal, sinus

Example Sentences:

• She woke up with a runny nose and a lot of rheum.
• He wiped the rheum from his eyes with a tissue.
• The doctor diagnosed her with a sinus infection after examining the rheum from her nose.