Where does “hyperhidrosis” come from?
hyperhidrosis (English) comes from English hidrosis, from Ancient Greek ἱδρώς, from Proto-Indo-European swidrōs, from Proto-Indo-European sweyd- — sweat; to sweat.
hyperhidrosis (English): A medical condition with the primary symptom of...
Definitions
- A medical condition with the primary symptom of...
Ancestry of “hyperhidrosis”, step by step
hyperhidrosis traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English hidrosis
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | hidrosis | The formation and excretion of sweat;... |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | ἱδρώς | sweat, perspiration; gum, sap; juice, moisture |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | swidrōs | — |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | sweyd- | sweat; to sweat |
via English hyper
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | hyper | hyperactive; energetic; overly diligent;... |