Chromidrosis

/ˌkroʊmɪˈdroʊsɪs/ noun

Definition

A rare medical condition where sweat appears colored or pigmented, causing discolored marks on skin and clothing.

Etymology

From Greek 'chroma' (color) plus 'hidros' (sweat); literally meaning 'colored sweat,' combining two Greek roots to describe the unusual symptom.

Kelly Says

This bizarre condition has stumped doctors for centuries—cases of people sweating blue, red, or green sweat appeared in medical literature, with causes ranging from harmless dyes to serious infections.

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