Definition of FLUCTUANT

fluctuant

Meanings

Adj

  • That fluctuates or causes fluctuation.
  • Used to describe a fluid-filled structure, such as an abscess, that produces a wave-like motion when palpated.

Origin / Etymology

Borrowed from Latin fluctuans, fluctuantem.

Scrabble Score: 14

fluctuant is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
fluctuant is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
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Words With Friends Score: 19

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