- The formation and excretion of sweat.
- Sweat, especially in excessive or abnormal amounts.
[Greek hidrōsis, sweating, from hidroun, to sweat, from hidrōs, sweat.]
hidrotic hi·drot'ic (-drŏt'ĭk) adj.
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hi·dro·sis (hī-drō'sĭs, hĭ-) ![]() |
[Greek hidrōsis, sweating, from hidroun, to sweat, from hidrōs, sweat.]
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Sweating; especially applied to excessive sweating.
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