Definitions for: Hidrosis


[n] the process of the sweat glands of the skin secreting a salty fluid; "perspiration is a homeostatic process"



Webster (1913) Definition: Hi*dro"sis, n. [Written also, but incorrectly,
idrosis.] [NL., fr. Gr. ? to sweat, ? sweat.]
1. (Physiol.) Excretion of sweat; perspiration.

2. (Med.) Excessive perspiration; also, any skin disease
characterized by abnormal perspiration.

Synonyms: diaphoresis, perspiration, sudation, sweating

See Also: activity, bodily function, bodily process, body process, hyperhidrosis, hyperidrosis, polyhidrosis

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