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hidr/o — Sweat

hidr/o means sweat. Ancient Greek source words and medical terminology examples: hyperhidrosis.

Meaning and source words

Meaning: Sweat

• Ancient Greek: ἱδρώς ἱδρῶτος (hidros hidrotos)

Examples and word parts

hyperhidrosis

Sweating beyond what is needed for temperature control.

Word parts: hyper- (excessive) + hidr (sweat) + -osis (condition)

Recorded forms: hidr-, hidro-

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