Erittävänä

Erittävänä is a Finnish word that translates to "sweating" or "perspiring" in English. It is the adverbial form of the verb "erittää," which means to excrete or secrete. In everyday language, erittävänä specifically refers to the physiological process of the body releasing sweat through the skin. This process is primarily a mechanism for thermoregulation, helping to cool the body down when its temperature rises.

The verb "erittää" itself has a broader meaning, encompassing the secretion of various substances by glands or organs. For example, glands in the digestive system excrete digestive juices, and glands in the endocrine system excrete hormones. However, when used in the context of the body's surface and temperature, erittävänä unequivocally points to perspiration. Factors influencing erittävänä include physical activity, environmental temperature, emotional state, and certain medical conditions. The presence of sweat on the skin is a visible sign of this bodily function.