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sa⋅ni⋅ous

  [sey-nee-uhs]
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–adjective Pathology.
characterized by the discharge of sanies.
Origin:
1555–65; sani(es) + -ous
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sa·ni·es   (sā'nē-ēz')   
n.   pl. sanies
A thin, fetid, greenish fluid consisting of serum and pus discharged from a wound, ulcer, or fistula.

[Latin saniēs.]
sa'ni·ous (-əs) adj.
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Main Entry: sa·ni·ous
Pronunciation: 'sA-nE-&s
Function: adjective
: consisting of a thin mixture of serum and pus with a slightly bloodytinge sanious discharge of an ulcer>
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sanious sa·ni·ous (sā'nē-əs)
adj.
Of or relating to sanies.

The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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