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anhidrosis

American

[an-hi-droh-sis, -hahy-] / ˌæn hɪˈdroʊ sɪs, -haɪ- /

Or anhydrosis

noun

Medicine/Medical.

the deficiency or absence of perspiration; adiaphoresis.

anhidrosis British

/ ˌænhɪˈdrəʊsɪs /

noun

pathol the absence of sweating

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Etymology

Origin of anhidrosis

From New Latin; see origin at an- ¹, hidrosis

Example Sentences

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His lawyers made the disclosure in a filing in the civil case last week after Giuffre's legal team requested "all documents concerning your alleged medical condition of anhidrosis, hypohidrosis or your inability to sweat."

From Fox News • Jan. 3, 2022

The motion filed by Ms Giuffre's lawyers calls on Prince Andrew to supply "all documents concerning your alleged medical condition of anhidrosis, hypohidrosis, or your inability to sweat".

From BBC • Dec. 31, 2021

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