oligohidrosis
|ol-i-go-hi-dro-sis|
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/ˌɒlɪɡoʊhaɪˈdroʊsɪs/
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/ˌɒlɪɡəʊhaɪˈdrəʊsɪs/
reduced sweating
Etymology
Etymology Information
'oligohidrosis' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'oligos' meaning 'few' and 'hidros' meaning 'sweat'.
Historical Evolution
'oligos' and 'hidros' combined in medical terminology to form 'oligohidrosis', which has been used in modern medical contexts.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'reduced sweating', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a medical condition characterized by a reduced ability to sweat.
Patients with oligohidrosis may experience overheating during physical activity.
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Last updated: 2025/05/23 12:43