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hidrosis

 
Dictionary: hi·dro·sis   (hī-drō'sĭs, hĭ-) pronunciation
 
n., pl. -ses (-sēz).
  1. The formation and excretion of sweat.
  2. 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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Sweating; especially applied to excessive sweating.

 

Sweating, especially applied to excessive sweating.

 
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Pertaining to, characterized by, or causing sweating.

 
 

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