hyperhidrosis

Thân thiện

A patient discusses hyperhidrosis with a doctor in a clinic.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A medical condition characterized by excessive and profuse sweating: Hyperhidrosis refers to abnormally increased perspiration, beyond what is needed for normal thermal regulation.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The doctor diagnosed her with hyperhidrosis after she complained of constant, heavy sweating.
  • Primary focal hyperhidrosis often affects the palms, soles, and underarms.

Advanced Usage

• Medical Context: The term is almost exclusively used in medical, dermatological, or clinical discussions to describe a diagnosable condition, distinguishing it from situational sweating due to heat or exercise.
  • The study focused on the psychological impact of hyperhidrosis on social anxiety.

Variants and Related Words

• Hyperhidrotic (adj): Pertaining to or suffering from hyperhidrosis.
  • Hyperhidrotic patients may require specialized treatment.
• Diaphoresis (n): A more general medical term for profuse sweating, which can be a symptom of various conditions, including hyperhidrosis.

Synonyms

• Excessive sweating
• Polyhidrosis (a less common medical synonym)

Notes on Meaning

Hyperhidrosis specifically denotes a chronic medical disorder. It is not used to describe temporary sweating from heat, nervousness, or physical exertion. The condition can be primary (with no underlying cause) or secondary (caused by another medical condition or medication).

Học thuật

Noun

1. excessive and profuse perspiration

Từ đồng nghĩa

• hyperidrosis
• polyhidrosis