The term for profuse sweating is:

A) anhidrosis
B) contusion
C) diaphoresis
D) keratosis


C
Explanation: The term for profuse sweating is diaphoresis. Anhidrosis is an abnormal condition of no sweat. A contusion is a collection of blood under the skin with pain and swelling. Keratosis is an abnormal condition of hard (skin).

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