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Diaphoresis

Also called Profuse sweating

DermatologyGeneral MedicineImportant

Profuse, abnormal sweating occurring without physical exertion, indicating fever, shock, hypoglycemia, or autonomic dysfunction.

Korean

과다발한(식은땀)

신체 활동 없이 비정상적으로 많은 땀이 나는 상태로, 발열·쇼크·저혈당 등에서 나타난다.

French

Diaphorèse

Transpiration profuse et anormale survenant sans effort physique ; peut indiquer de la fièvre, un choc, une hypoglycémie ou une dysfonction autonome.

Word parts

  • dia-Prefix(Greek) Through, across, complete
  • -phoresisSuffix(Greek) Carrying, transmission

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