anhydrosis

/ænˌhaɪˈdrɒsɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

a condition characterized by an inability to sweat, or a lack of sweating.

“The patient’s anhydrosis made it difficult for her to regulate her body temperature in the hot summer months.”

2. noun

a condition in which the skin fails to produce sweat, often caused by nerve damage or disease of the sweat glands.

“Anhydrosis is a rare condition that requires specialized medical attention.”

Synonyms

  • anhidrosis
  • sweatlessness

Antonyms

  • hyperhidrosis