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Definition of Hyperidrosis
1. Noun. Excessive and profuse perspiration.
Exact synonyms: Hyperhidrosis, Polyhidrosis
Generic synonyms: Diaphoresis, Hidrosis, Perspiration, Sudation, Sweating
Generic synonyms: Diaphoresis, Hidrosis, Perspiration, Sudation, Sweating
Medical Definition of Hyperidrosis
1. Excessive perspiration. Also called hyperidrosis, polyhidrosis and polyidrosis. Origin: Gr. Hidrosis = sweating This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)