RHEUM (2)

Rheum (rṳm), n. [[OF. reume, rheume, F. rhume a cold,, L. rheuma rheum, from Gr. ���, fr. ρεἱ̑ν to flow, akin to E. stream. See Stream, n., and cf. Hemorrhoids.]] (Med.) A serous or mucous discharge, especially one from the eves or nose. I have a rheum in mine eyes too. Shak. Salt rheum. (Med.) See Salt rheum, in the Vocab.