Eudiaphoresis

/ˌjuːdaɪæfəˈriːsɪs/ noun

Definition

Normal, healthy perspiration; sweating that occurs appropriately in response to heat or exertion.

Etymology

From Greek eu- 'good' + diaphoresis 'sweating through' (dia- 'through' + pherein 'to carry'). Medical term contrasting normal with pathological sweating.

Kelly Says

Eudiaphoresis is what happens during a good workout—your body doing exactly what it should—while excessive or inappropriate sweating might indicate a medical problem!

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