hypohidrosis
|hy-po-hi-dro-sis|
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/ˌhaɪpoʊhɪˈdroʊsɪs/
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/ˌhaɪpəʊhɪˈdrəʊsɪs/
reduced sweating
Etymology
Etymology Information
'hypohidrosis' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'hypo-' meaning 'under' and 'hidros' meaning 'sweat'.
Historical Evolution
'hypohidrosis' was directly borrowed from medical Latin, maintaining its Greek roots.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'reduced sweating', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern medical terminology.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a medical condition characterized by reduced or absent sweating.
Patients with hypohidrosis may experience overheating during physical activity.
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Last updated: 2025/05/15 05:37