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In consequence of the latter the arterial flow is followed by increased transudation.

Three hours later convulsions and heavy transudation set in.

There are, however, some cases, especially those with transudations, when digitalis may be carefully tried even though high tension be present.

The membrane from which the dropsical fluid escapes is healthy, or at least not inflamed, and only somewhat sodden by long contact with the fluid—the morbid condition on which the transudation depends lying elsewhere.

Over and above what has been mentioned, thermal effects have been attributed to the vital activity of the leaves in the transudation of water, and even to the respiration and circulation of living wood.