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insensible perspiration Etymology: L, in, not, sentire, to feel, per, through, spirare, to breathe the loss of body fluid by evaporation, such as normally occurs during respiration. A small amount of perspiration is continually excreted by the sweat glands in the skin. The portion that evaporates before it may be observed also contributes to insensible perspiration. Also called insensible water loss. perspiration insensible perspiration sweat lost from skin and mucosal surfaces which is not secreted by sweat glands. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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