hyperhidrosis

noun

hy·​per·​hi·​dro·​sis ˌhī-pər-hī-ˈdrō-səs How to pronounce hyperhidrosis (audio)
: generalized or local excessive sweating

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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 See All Example Sentences for hyperhidrosis

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of hyperhidrosis was circa 1860

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“Hyperhidrosis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hyperhidrosis. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.

Medical Definition

hyperhidrosis

noun
hy·​per·​hi·​dro·​sis -hid-ˈrō-səs How to pronounce hyperhidrosis (audio) -hī-ˈdrō- How to pronounce hyperhidrosis (audio)
variants also hyperidrosis
plural hyperhidroses -ˌsēz How to pronounce hyperhidrosis (audio)
: generalized or localized excessive sweating compare hypohidrosis

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