What is Body Odors?

Qì Wèi · 气味 · Diagnostic Methods

Distinctive smells emanating from the patient's body, breath, or excretions, which can provide clues about specific pathogenic factors or internal organ dysfunctions.

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Body Odors belongs to the Diagnostic Methods group of Traditional Chinese Medicine terminology. Browse the full TCM glossary or the related terms below.

Related Diagnostic Methods terms

Abdominal PalpationAuscultation and OlfactionChief ComplaintChills and FeverComplexionDiet and TasteFour ExaminationsInquiryInspectionMedical HistoryPainPalpationPulse DiagnosisPulse Positions

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What is Body Odors in Traditional Chinese Medicine?

Distinctive smells emanating from the patient's body, breath, or excretions, which can provide clues about specific pathogenic factors or internal organ dysfunctions.

What category does Body Odors belong to?

Body Odors is part of the Diagnostic Methods group of TCM concepts.

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