HIDROSIS

perspiration, sweating, diaphoresis, sudation, hidrosis

(noun) the process of the sweat glands of the skin secreting a salty fluid; “perspiration is a homeostatic process”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

hidrosis (countable and uncountable, plural hidroses)

(physiology) The formation and excretion of sweat; perspiration.

Synonyms

• diaphoresis

• perspiration

• sudation

• sudoresis

• sweating

Source: Wiktionary


Hi*dro"sis, n. [Written also, but incorrectly, idrosis.] [NL., fr. Gr. to sweat, sweat.]

1. (Physiol.)

Definition: Excretion of sweat; perspiration.

2. (Med.) Excessive perspiration; also, any skin disease characterized by abnormal perspiration.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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