SMITH'S DISEASE
\smˈɪθz dɪzˈiːz], \smˈɪθz dɪzˈiːz], \s_m_ˈɪ_θ_z d_ɪ_z_ˈiː_z]\
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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.