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Encyclopedia Britannica - Main :: PER-PIG |
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PERSPIRATION (Lat. per, through, and spirare, to breathe) , the excretion of sweat from the sweat-glands of the skin. Sweat is a clear colourless neutral or slightly alkaline fluid containing 2% of solids. Under pathological conditions, sugar
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iron , quinine, strychnia, &c. Locally, the use of astringent lotions of vinegar or a weak solution of lead will also be of service. Foetid sweating most frequently affects the feet, specially in those who have much fatigue, and is apparently due to rapid decomposition in the perspiration which has saturated the stockings; these should be frequently changed and the feet washed several times a day, dried carefully, and dusted with some antiseptic powder.End of Article: PERSPIRATION (Lat. per, through, and spirare, to breathe) If you wish, you can link directly to this article.
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