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rheum

/ruːm/ noun · British & US
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What does rheum mean?

noun

A yellowish discharge from the eyes or nose, especially one resulting from an infection. A plant of the genus Rheum, especially the rhubarb.

Example

"The doctor diagnosed the patient with rheum in her eye."

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