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hidrosis: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples

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UK/hɪˈdrəʊsɪs/US/hɪˈdroʊsɪs/

Technical, medical

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What does “hidrosis” mean?

The process of sweating, the secretion of sweat.

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Definition

Meaning and Definition

The process of sweating, the secretion of sweat.

Specifically, a condition of excessive or abnormal sweating; can also refer to the sweat itself.

Dialectal Variation

British vs American Usage

Differences

No significant regional difference in meaning or usage, though 'hidrosis' is exceptionally rare in common speech in both regions.

Connotations

Technical/medical term in both varieties. May sound overly formal or obscure if used in non-specialist contexts.

Frequency

Equally rare in both UK and US English. Medical professionals are more likely to use 'diaphoresis' or 'perspiration'.

Grammar

How to Use “hidrosis” in a Sentence

Patient experiences [adjective] hidrosis.The [cause] resulted in hidrosis.Treatment for [type] hidrosis.

Vocabulary

Collocations

strong
hyperhidrosis (excessive)anhidrosis (lack of)excessive hidrosisnocturnal hidrosis
medium
cause of hidrosisabnormal hidrosisprofuse hidrosis
weak
hidrosis treatmenthidrosis problemmanage hidrosis

Examples

Examples of “hidrosis” in a Sentence

verb

British English

  • The patient's condition causes him to experience severe hidrosis, particularly at night.

American English

  • The medication lists excessive hidrosis as a potential side effect.

adjective

British English

  • The hidrotic glands were examined under the microscope.

American English

  • She was prescribed an antihidrotic agent to control the sweating.

Usage

Meaning in Context

Business

Not used.

Academic

Used in medical and biological texts to refer specifically to the sweat secretion process.

Everyday

Virtually never used. 'Sweating' is the universal term.

Technical

Used in dermatology and physiology. More commonly seen in compound forms like 'hyperhidrosis'.

Vocabulary

Synonyms of “hidrosis”

Strong

diaphoresis (technical)sudoresis (technical)

Neutral

perspirationsweating

Weak

transpiration (slightly different, more about plants)exudation (broader)

Vocabulary

Antonyms of “hidrosis”

anhidrosisdryness

Watch out

Common Mistakes When Using “hidrosis”

  • Mispronouncing as /haɪ'droʊsɪs/ (like 'high').
  • Using it in casual conversation where 'sweating' is appropriate.
  • Spelling as 'hydrosis' (which is incorrect; root is from Greek 'hidrōs' meaning sweat).

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, in meaning, but 'hidrosis' is the formal, technical term, while 'sweating' or 'perspiration' is used in everyday language.

Anhidrosis, which is the inability to sweat normally.

It is a specialised medical term derived from Greek. The common Anglo-Saxon word 'sweat' and the French-derived 'perspiration' dominate general usage.

Pronounce it as hi-DRO-sis, with the stress on the middle syllable. The 'h' is pronounced, and the 'i' is short as in 'hit'.

The process of sweating, the secretion of sweat.

Hidrosis is usually technical, medical in register.

Learning

Memory Aids

Mnemonic

Think: 'HIgh DROplets of Sweat IS happening' -> HIDROSIS.

Conceptual Metaphor

BODY IS A CONDENSATION SYSTEM (moisture is released through pores).

Practice

Quiz

Fill in the gap
The medical term for the secretion of sweat is .
Multiple Choice

In which context is the word 'hidrosis' most appropriately used?

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