diaphoresis | ||
1. | [ noun ] (biology) the process of the sweat glands of the skin secreting a salty fluid | |
Synonyms: | perspiration sudation sweating hidrosis | |
Examples: | "perspiration is a homeostatic process" |
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Related terms: | bodily_process hyperhidrosis sweat | |
2. | [ noun ] (biology) salty fluid secreted by sweat glands | |
Synonyms: | sweat perspiration water hidrosis sudor | |
Examples: | "sweat poured off his brow" |
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Related terms: | secretion water sweat | |