Where does “ephidrosis” come from?

ephidrosis (English) comes from Ancient Greek ἐπί, from Ancient Greek Ἡμέρα, from Ancient Greek ἦμαρ, from Proto-Hellenic ā́mər, from Proto-Indo-European h₂eh₃mr̥, from Proto-Indo-European h₂eh₃- — to be hot; to burn.

ephidrosis (English): Morbid or excessive secretion of sweat; hyperhidrosis

Definitions

  1. Morbid or excessive secretion of sweat; hyperhidrosis

Ancestry of “ephidrosis”, step by step

ephidrosis traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.

via Ancient Greek ἐπί

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Ancient Greekἐπίas well, besides; For usage in composition, see...
2Ancient GreekἩμέρα—
3Ancient Greekἦμαρday; by day; midday
4Proto-Hellenicā́mərday
5Proto-Indo-Europeanh₂eh₃mr̥heat
6Proto-Indo-Europeanh₂eh₃-to be hot; to burn

via English hidrosis

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1EnglishhidrosisThe formation and excretion of sweat;...
2Ancient Greekἱδρώςsweat, perspiration; gum, sap; juice, moisture
3Proto-Indo-Europeanswidrōs—
4Proto-Indo-Europeansweyd-sweat; to sweat
Every word from Proto-Indo-European h₂eh₃- →