SORDES
\sˈɔːdz], \sˈɔːdz], \s_ˈɔː_d_z]\
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A dirty-looking sanies, discharged from ulcers. Also, accumulations of the secretions of the mouth, on the teeth in adynamic fevers more especially, and of foul matters in the stomach-Sordes prima'rum via'rum, Rhypa'ria. The French call an ulcer, exhibiting such an appearance, sordid. Also dirt of any kind.
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Ichor, Saburra-s. Acidae, Acidities- s. Aurium, Cerumen- s. Primarum viarum Embarras gastrique, see Sordes-s. Ventris, Excrement.
By Robley Dunglison
By Willam Alexander Newman Dorland
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