sweat retention syndrome

sweat retention syndrome
1. the dermatologic symptoms caused by occlusion of sweat ducts; dependent on factors such as extent of blockage, environmental temperature, and duration of the sweating stimulus. See also miliaria. 2. tropical anhidrotic asthenia.

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