Hematohidrosis

/ˌhɛmətəhɪˈdroʊsɪs/ noun

Definition

A rare medical condition in which a person sweats blood or blood-tinged perspiration, usually caused by extreme stress or a bleeding disorder.

Etymology

From Greek 'haima' (blood) + 'hidrosis' (sweating). The term literally means 'blood-sweating' and describes the condition where blood mingles with sweat, first documented in medical literature describing extreme stress responses.

Kelly Says

This condition famously appears in historical accounts of religious figures and martyrs during extreme suffering, and while incredibly rare, it's been medically documented and is sometimes called 'bleeding through the skin.'

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