hyperhidrosis

noun

hy·​per·​hi·​dro·​sis ˌhī-pər-hī-ˈdrō-səs 

: generalized or local excessive sweating

Examples of hyperhidrosis in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

These heavy-duty products are designed for individuals who need additional sweat and odor protection, whether due to hyperhidrosis, a demanding lifestyle, postpartum hormonal changes, or simply genetics. —Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 29 June 2025

The gel can be used by people as young as 9 years old who have primary hyperhidrosis in their underarms. —Sherri Gordon, Health, 18 June 2025

Often, excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis) is the cause of strong or frequent armpit odor. —Sherri Gordon, Health, 18 June 2025

Botox effectively treats hyperhidrosis by blocking the nerve signals responsible for excessive sweating. —Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 27 May 2025

Word History

Etymology

New Latin hidrosis perspiration, from Greek hidrōsis, from hidroun to sweat, from hidrōs sweat — more at sweat

First Known Use

circa 1860, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for hyperhidrosis

• amyloidosis
• anaplasmosis
• anastomosis
• aponeurosis
• apotheosis
• aspergillosis
• blastomycosis
• coccidiosis
• cryptococcosis
• cysticercosis
• endocytosis
• exocytosis

Medical Definition

hyperhidrosis

noun

hy·​per·​hi·​dro·​sis -hid-ˈrō-səs  -hī-ˈdrō- 

variants also hyperidrosis

-id-ˈrō-  -ī-ˈdrō- 

plural hyperhidroses -ˌsēz 

: generalized or localized excessive sweating compare hypohidrosis