ichor

• Существительное с двумя основными значениями: в греческой мифологии — эфирная жидкость, текущая в жилах богов; в медицинском контексте — водянистая или тонкая жидкость, выделяемая из раны или очага воспаления.

A noun with two primary meanings: in Greek mythology, it refers to the ethereal fluid that flows in the veins of the gods; in medical contexts, it denotes a watery or thin fluid discharged from a wound or site of inflammation.

uncountable

1. Mythological fluidC2formal

   The ethereal fluid that flows in the veins of the gods in Greek mythology, often described as golden or blood-like.

   Ихор

   • In Homer's epics, the gods bled ichor when wounded.
   • The ichor of the gods was said to be immortal and pure.
   • Ancient myths describe ichor as a divine substance.

2. Medical dischargeC2formalmedical

   A thin, watery discharge from a wound or an inflamed area, often associated with infection.

   Ихор

   • The doctor noted the presence of ichor in the infected wound.
   • Ichor can be a sign of a serious bacterial infection.
   • The wound produced a small amount of ichor before healing.

   Synonymsdischargesanies