PRACTICE PATTERN VARIATION
\pɹˈaktɪs pˈatən vˌe͡əɹɪˈe͡ɪʃən], \pɹˈaktɪs pˈatən vˌeəɹɪˈeɪʃən], \p_ɹ_ˈa_k_t_ɪ_s p_ˈa_t_ə_n v_ˌeə_ɹ_ɪ__ˈeɪ_ʃ_ə_n]\
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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.