Ichor

Ichor

Ichor (/ˈaɪkɔːr/; Ancient Greek: ἰχώρ) is a term in classical mythology and medicine.

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈaɪkɔːr/

Etymology

The term "Ichor" originates from Ancient Greek mythology, where it was used to describe the ethereal fluid that is the blood of the gods and/or immortals.

Definition

In medical terminology, ichor refers to a watery, often foul-smelling discharge from a wound or ulcer, differing from pus in that it contains more serous matter and less fibrin and inflammatory cells.

Related Terms

• Serous fluid
• Fibrin
• Inflammatory cells
• Ulcer
• Wound

See Also

• Greek mythology
• Medical terminology

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Ichor
• Wikipedia's article - Ichor

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