Cold sweat
Cold sweat
Cold sweat (/koʊld swɛt/) is a term used to describe a sudden and often excessive sweating that is not caused by heat or physical exertion. The term is often associated with the body's response to stress or fear, such as in a fight or flight situation.
Etymology
The term "cold sweat" is derived from the Old English words "ceald" (cold) and "swat" (sweat). It was first used in the 14th century to describe the physical sensation of sweating despite feeling cold, often as a result of fear or shock.
Related terms
- Hyperhidrosis: A medical condition characterized by excessive sweating.
- Diaphoresis: A medical term for excessive, abnormal sweating that is not necessarily related to heat or exercise.
- Anxiety: A mental health disorder characterized by feelings of worry, anxiety, or fear that are strong enough to interfere with one's daily activities. It can often cause physical symptoms such as cold sweats.
- Hypoglycemia: A condition caused by a very low level of blood sugar (glucose), often causing symptoms such as cold sweats.
See also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cold sweat
- Wikipedia's article - Cold sweat
This WikiMD dictionary article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.
Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski