hyperhidrosis

[ hahy-per-hi-droh-sis ]

noun

, Pathology.

1. abnormally excessive sweating.

Word History and Origins

Origin of hyperhidrosis¹

First recorded in 1850–55; hyper- + hidrosis

Example Sentences

He has hyperhidrosis, which I didn’t even know was a thing: Excessively sweaty palms.

From Los Angeles Times

Botox is quite effective when used to treat hyperhidrosis, which is excessive sweating.

From Fox News

Botox is approved by the Food and Drug Administration to treat hyperhidrosis, or excessive sweating.

From New York Times

So far, they’re holding up to my undiagnosed hyperhidrosis just fine.

From The Verge

There’s also a condition called hyperhidrosis, which is excessive sweating either all over your body or in one particular area, such as your palms or pits.

From Time