Hemihyperidrosis

/ˌhɛmiˌhaɪpərɪˈdroʊsɪs/ noun

Definition

Excessive sweating localized to only one half or one side of the body.

Etymology

From 'hemi-' (half) + 'hyper-' (excessive) + Greek 'hidrosis' (sweating), a medical condition combining hemispheric limitation with abnormal sweat production.

Kelly Says

Hemihyperidrosis is like your body's thermostat is broken on only one side—one half of the body might be drenched in sweat while the other side stays dry, often signaling serious conditions like tumors or nerve damage on one side of the spinal cord.

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