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hidrosis definition

hi·dro·sis (hī drō′sis, hi-)

noun pl. hidroses -·ses′ (-sēz′)

  1. perspiration; sweating; esp., excessive sweating
  2. any skin condition characterized by excessive sweating

Etymology: ModL < Gr hidrōsis < hidroun, to perspire < hidrōs, sweat

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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