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Definition of Hidrosis
1. Noun. The process of the sweat glands of the skin secreting a salty fluid. "Perspiration is a homeostatic process"
Generic synonyms: Activity, Bodily Function, Bodily Process, Body Process
Specialized synonyms: Hyperhidrosis, Hyperidrosis, Polyhidrosis
Derivative terms: Diaphoretic, Hidrotic, Perspire, Sudate, Sweat
Definition of Hidrosis
1. n. Excretion of sweat; perspiration.
Definition of Hidrosis
1. Noun. (physiology) The formation and excretion of sweat; perspiration. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Hidrosis
1. abnormal perspiration [n -DROSES]
Medical Definition of Hidrosis
1. The production and excretion of sweat. Synonym: idrosis. Origin: G. Hidros, sweat, + -osis, condition (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Hidrosis
Literary usage of Hidrosis
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Medico-chirurgical Review, and Journal of Practical Medicine (1845)
"hidrosis is treated of separately, as independent of puerperal fever. ...
hidrosis usually first shows itself within four or five days after delivery, ..."
2. The British and Foreign Medical Review: Or Quarterly Journal of Practical (1838)
"... gradually recedes, followed by the hand of the operator, until the reduction
is completed." Dublin Journal. Sept. and A'ov. 1837. Case of hidrosis, or ..."
3. The Dublin Journal of Medical Science (1877)
"I hope to publish very soon a summary of cases of hidrosis treated by means ...
In a recent case which he had of very distressing hidrosis, half a grain of ..."
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