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

Then there’s hyperhidrosis, which is when a person in general sweats more than what’s considered normal. —Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025

For those with hyperhidrosis or in scenarios that cause excessive sweating, Drysol (a topical aluminum chloride solution) can help keep the skin of your feet dry so the other medications can get rid of bacteria.42 Lifestyle Changes While treating pitted keratolysis, keep your feet clean and dry. —Sarah Bradley, Health, 6 Feb. 2025

Other Medical Conditions Primary hyperhidrosis refers to excessive sweating in only one or two body areas. —Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 12 Feb. 2025

Athlete’s foot and jock itch are common complications of hyperhidrosis. —Don Rauf, EverydayHealth.com, 3 July 2024

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