3. Also called: hyperhidrosis (ˌhaɪpəhɪˈdrəʊsɪs, -haɪˈdrəʊsɪs) pathology
excessive perspiration
Derived forms
hidrotic (hɪˈdrɒtɪk)
adjective
Word origin
C18: via New Latin from Greek: sweating, from hidrōs sweat
hyperhidrosis in American English
(ˌhaipərhɪˈdrousɪs)
noun
Pathology
abnormally excessive sweating
Also: hyperidrosis (ˌhaipərɪˈdrousɪs)
Word origin
[1850–55; hyper- + hidrosis]This word is first recorded in the period 1850–55. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: boneyard, cloakroom, ethos, headhunting, mugginshyper- is a prefix appearing in loanwords from Greek, where it meant “over,” usually implyingexcess or exaggeration (hyperbole). On this model, hyper- is used, especially as opposed to hypo-, in the formation of compound words (hyperthyroid). Other words that use the affix hyper- include: hyperbilirubinemia, hypercharge, hypercorrection, hyperparathyroidism, hypertrophy
Examples of 'hyperhidrosis' in a sentence
hyperhidrosis
For hyperhidrosis, powerful antiperspirants, such as aluminium chloride roll-ons, are available from the chemist.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
She has a little-known condition called hyperhidrosis, which means that she perspires excessively.
The Sun (2008)
The term hyperhidrosis refers to excessive what?
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Profuse sweating (hyperhidrosis) is common, but yours is severe.
The Sun (2013)
A specialist diagnosed hyperhidrosis - or excessive sweating.
The Sun (2011)
But the cost is definitely worth it - hyperhidrosis can ruin your life.
The Sun (2014)
Hyperhidrosis is the name given to incredibly drippy armpits or feet.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
What is the primary symptom of the medical condition known as hyperhidrosis?
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Your son may have the localised form affecting the palms, known as palmar hyperhidrosis.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Sleep hyperhidrosis has what more common two-word name?