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hidrosis

(hī drō′sis, hi-)

noun pl. hidroses

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

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

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noun pl. hi·dro·ses (-sēz)

The formation and excretion of sweat.
Sweat, especially in excessive or abnormal amounts.

Origin:

Origin: Greek hidrōsis, sweating

Origin: , from hidroun, to sweat

Origin: , from hidrōs, sweat; see sweid- in Indo-European roots

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Related Forms:

hi·drotˈic (-drŏtˈĭk) adjective

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