MILIARIA CRYSTALLINA
\mɪlˈa͡ɪ͡əɹi͡ə kɹˌɪstɐlˈiːnə], \mɪlˈaɪəɹiə kɹˌɪstɐlˈiːnə], \m_ɪ_l_ˈaɪə_ɹ_iə k_ɹ_ˌɪ_s_t_ɐ_l_ˈiː_n_ə]\
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Syn.: sudamen or sudamina. An abundant eruption of closely set, but discrete, minute, acuminate, non-inflammatory vesicles, which are filled with sweat. They are translucent, glistening, and show by their appearance the watery character of their contents. The affection generally occurs in the course of prostrating diseases.
By Smith Ely Jelliffe
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Platidiam
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