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lymph collapse: a thin coagulable fluid (similar to plasma but) containing white blood cells (lymphocytes) and chyle; is conveyed to the blood stream by lymphatic vessels

dandruff collapse: loose scales shed from the scalp; "I could see the dandruff on her shoulders"; a condition in which white scales of dead skin are shed by the scalp

gleet collapse: a thin morbid discharge as from a wound or especially chronic gonorrhea

urine collapse: liquid excretory product; "there was blood in his urine"; "the child had to make water"

scurf collapse: (botany) a covering that resembles scales or bran that covers some plant parts

lactation collapse: the production and secretion of milk by the mammary glands; the period following birth during which milk is secreted; "lactation normally continues until weaning"

teardrop collapse: anything shaped like a falling drop (as a pendant gem on an earring)

saliva collapse: a clear liquid secreted into the mouth by the salivary glands and mucous glands of the mouth; moistens the mouth and starts the digestion of starches

ichor collapse: (Greek mythology) the rarified fluid said to flow in the veins of the Gods

carrion collapse: the dead and rotting body of an animal; unfit for human food

phlegm collapse: expectorated matter; saliva mixed with discharges from the respiratory passages; in ancient and medieval physiology it was believed to cause sluggishness

serum collapse: watery fluid of the blood that resembles plasma but contains fibrinogen

mucus collapse: protective secretion of the mucous membranes; in the gut it lubricates the passage of food and protects the epithelial cells; in the nose and throat and lungs it can make it difficult for bacteria to penetrate the body through the epithelium

festering collapse: (medicine) the formation of morbific matter in an abscess or a vesicle and the discharge of pus

syringe collapse: a medical instrument used to inject or withdraw fluids; spray or irrigate (a body part) with a syringe

decay collapse: the organic phenomenon of rotting; a gradual decrease; as of stored charge or current; the process of gradually becoming inferior; the spontaneous disintegration of a radioactive substance along with the emission of ionizing radiation; an inferior state resulting from the process of decaying; "the corpse was in an advanced state of decay"; "the house had fallen into a serious state of decay and disrepair"; fall into decay or ruin; "The unoccupied house started to decay"; undergo decay or decomposition; "The body started to decay and needed to be cremated"

filth collapse: a state characterized by foul or disgusting dirt and refuse; any substance considered disgustingly foul or unpleasant

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