noun
- excessive or abnormal sweating, often as a symptom of a medical condition or disorder
Usage: medical/technical term; also spelled 'hyperhidrosis' in modern usage
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with hidrosis after experiencing unusual sweating during normal activities.
- Hidrosis can be triggered by anxiety, heat, or underlying health conditions.
- Treatment options for hidrosis include antiperspirants, medications, and in severe cases, surgery.
- The doctor noted that the patient's hidrosis worsened in stressful situations.
- Hidrosis is distinct from normal perspiration in both frequency and intensity.