Flushing (definition)

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Definition: A transient reddening of the face that may be due to fever, certain drugs, exertion, stress, or a disease process.

note category: do not confuse with BLUSHING (F1 & F2) nor HOT FLASHES in menopause (C23)
See Also Blushing

Other names Flushings

Substance	CAS Registry & name	Categories	Source
Harlequin syndrome	0	Flushing Autonomic Nervous System Diseases *Hypohidrosis.

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Sources: NLM Medical Subject Headings, NIH UMLS, Drugs@FDA, FDA AERS original data copyright United States Government. No endorsement implied. Last modified 6/6/2012
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