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hidradenitis

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[hahy-druh-di-nahy-tis] / ˌhaɪ drə dɪˈnaɪ tɪs /

noun

  1. Pathology. inflammation of the sweat glands.


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Recording her verdict, Reeves said Rochester suffered from the condition hidradenitis suppurativa, which causes abscesses on the skin.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

AbbVie's Humira generates around $1 billion annually for the treatment of hidradenitis suppurativa, according to Citigroup analysts.

From Reuters • Jul. 14, 2023

However, based on your account, Daveluy says you may have a condition called hidradenitis suppurativa, or HS for short.

From Slate • Jul. 18, 2021

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