diffluent

adjective

dif·​flu·​ent ˈdif-ˌlü-ənt How to pronounce diffluent (audio) -lə-wənt How to pronounce diffluent (audio)
: characterized by mushiness or deliquescence
in typhoid fever the parenchyma of the spleen becomes diffluent

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“Diffluent.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/diffluent. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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