hyperhidrosis

noun

hy·​per·​hi·​dro·​sis ˌhī-pər-hī-ˈdrō-səs How to pronounce hyperhidrosis (audio)
: generalized or local excessive sweating

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Athlete’s foot and jock itch are common complications of hyperhidrosis. Don Rauf, EverydayHealth.com, 3 July 2024 Living with it Thankfully, there are various treatments for people with gustatory hyperhidrosis. Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 10 Sep. 2024 Our panel represents a variety of skin types, including dry, oily, combination, and sensitive skin, as well as those prone to sweat like hyperhidrosis. Olivia Cigliano, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019 This can be hard to cope with on top of other things like body odor or excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis). Emily Brown, Mph, Verywell Health, 13 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for hyperhidrosis 

Word History

Etymology

New Latin hidrosis perspiration, from Greek hidrōsis, from hidroun to sweat, from hidrōs sweat — more at sweat

First Known Use

circa 1860, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of hyperhidrosis was circa 1860

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“Hyperhidrosis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hyperhidrosis. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

hyperhidrosis

noun
hy·​per·​hi·​dro·​sis -hid-ˈrō-səs How to pronounce hyperhidrosis (audio) -hī-ˈdrō- How to pronounce hyperhidrosis (audio)
variants also hyperidrosis
plural hyperhidroses -ˌsēz How to pronounce hyperhidrosis (audio)
: generalized or localized excessive sweating compare hypohidrosis

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