variants
also effluvia
as in debris
discarded or useless material
the effluvia from local sewage treatment plants polluting the river
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Recent Examples of effluvium
In most cases, telogen effluvium is temporary and resolves without treatment.
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Cathy Nelson, Verywell Health, 4 Dec. 2024
For example, the jolt of postpartum or menopause—and the hormonal swings associated with these conditions—will commonly trigger telogen effluvium in women, according to Nazanin Saedi, MD, an associate professor of dermatology at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia.
—Sarah Madaus, Allure, 16 Oct. 2024
Telogen effluvium is the name given to temporary hair loss caused by a shock to the system.
—Sarah Madaus, Allure, 16 Oct. 2024
In most cases, telogen effluvium is temporary and resolves without treatment.
—Cathy Nelson, Verywell Health, 4 Dec. 2024
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Cathy Nelson, Verywell Health, 4 Dec. 2024
For example, the jolt of postpartum or menopause—and the hormonal swings associated with these conditions—will commonly trigger telogen effluvium in women, according to Nazanin Saedi, MD, an associate professor of dermatology at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia.
—Sarah Madaus, Allure, 16 Oct. 2024
Telogen effluvium is the name given to temporary hair loss caused by a shock to the system.
—Sarah Madaus, Allure, 16 Oct. 2024
In most cases, telogen effluvium is temporary and resolves without treatment.
—Cathy Nelson, Verywell Health, 4 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for effluvium
Noun
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In February 2025, officials noted that although Lake James is safe for swimming and boating in the summer 2025 season, boaters need to take extra caution with remaining debris in the water after Hurricane Helene.—
Melissa Oyler,
Charlotte Observer,
22 May 2025
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Species: The most valuable trees are hardy, durable, highly adaptable and won’t drop debris like nuts or pods everywhere.—
LEW SICHELMAN,
Miami Herald,
22 May 2025
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In the early ’70s, there was a 54-inch sewage force main installed from south to north at this river crossing location.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
16 May 2025
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Dumbarton Oaks Park is downstream from Piney Branch, a tributary of Rock Creek that receives about 40 million gallons of untreated sewage and storm water overflow each year, according to the D.C. Water and Sewer Authority.—
Chris Cameron,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
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“Effluvium.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/effluvium. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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