noun
- watery discharges from the mucous membranes, especially of the eyes or nose
Usage: medical; formal
Examples
- The cold weather caused rheums to flow from his eyes.
- Ancient physicians believed rheums were caused by an imbalance of bodily humors.
- She wiped away the rheums that had collected in the corners of her eyes.
- The doctor explained that the rheums were a natural response to the irritation.
- Morning rheums are common when suffering from allergies.