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hidrosis

Pronunciation: /hɪˈdrəʊsɪs/
Definition of hidrosis

noun

[mass noun] Medicine
  • the action of sweating.

Derivatives

hidrotic

Pronunciation: /-ˈdrɒtɪk/
adjective

Origin:

mid 19th century: from Greek hidrōsis, from hidrōs 'sweat'

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