COALFACE
\kˈə͡ʊlfe͡ɪs], \kˈəʊlfeɪs], \k_ˈəʊ_l_f_eɪ_s]\
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exudative diathesis
- A predisposition to interstitial subcutaneous serous or fibrinous infiltrations; subjects suffer from swollen lymph nodes, thickening of tongue, pruritus, seborrhea, gastric and cardiac crises; the condition is aggravated by pilocarpine, but favorably affected atropine adrenalin.