n. pl. hi·dro·ses (-sēz) 1. The formation and excretion of sweat. 2. Sweat, especially in excessive or abnormal amounts. [Greek hidrōsis, sweating, from hidroun, to sweat, from hidrōs, sweat; see sweid- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.] hi·drotic (-drŏtĭk) adj. |
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