chylidrosis

/kɪlɪˈdrɒsɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

A condition of abnormal sweating, particularly in infants, caused by an allergy or sensitivity to certain foods or substances.

“The pediatrician suspected that the baby’s chylidrosis was triggered by a milk allergy.”

Synonyms

  • hyperhidrosis
  • sweating disorder

Antonyms

  • anhidrosis