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Absence of thirst

口不渴 〔口不渴〕 kǒu bù kě

Absence of normal desire for fluids. Absence of thirst or intake of warm fluids in small amounts indicates a cold pattern. In cold patterns, normal sweating is reduced, and diminished fluid loss can be compensated with lesser amounts of fluid. Compare thirst.

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