polyhidrosis
Definition
Noun: A medical condition characterized by excessive and profuse sweating beyond what is necessary for normal thermoregulation.
Usage
The term "polyhidrosis" is a technical, medical term. It is used in clinical and diagnostic contexts to describe a pathological state of sweating. * The patient's primary complaint was polyhidrosis, which was interfering with daily activities. * Polyhidrosis can be a symptom of an underlying endocrine disorder.
Advanced Usage
- The condition is often discussed in differential diagnosis to distinguish it from normal sweating (diaphoresis) or other hyperhidrosis conditions.
- It may be specified by area, e.g., (excessive sweating of the palms).
Variants and Related Words
- Hyperhidrosis (n): The more commonly used clinical synonym for excessive sweating. "Polyhidrosis" is often used interchangeably with "hyperhidrosis," though some sources differentiate them based on cause or pattern.
- Diaphoresis (n): A general term for sweating, often but not always profuse, which can be physiological (e.g., from exercise) or pathological.
- Sudoresis (n): Another technical term for the secretion of sweat.
Synonyms
- Hyperhidrosis
- Excessive sweating
- Profuse sweating
Antonyms
- Anhidrosis (absence of sweating)
- Hypohidrosis (decreased sweating)
Noun
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excessive and profuse perspiration
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