| hidrocystoma | A cystic form of sweat gland adenoma (adenoma, sweat gland). It is produced by the cystic proliferation of apocrine secretory glands. It is not uncommon, occurring in adult life in no particular age group, with males and females equally affected. The commonest site is around the eye, particularly lateral to the outer canthus. It is cured by surgical removal. (12 Dec 1998) |
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| hidromeiosis | A decline in the rate of sweating during exposure to heat, especially that from warm baths. Origin: hidro-+ G. Meiosis, a lessening (05 Mar 2000) |
| hidropoiesis | The formation of sweat. Origin: hidro-+ G. Poiesis, formation (05 Mar 2000) |
| hidrosadenitis | The inflammation of a sweat gland (usually of the apocrine type). The condition can be idiopathic or occur as a result of or in association with another underlying condition. Neutrophilic eccrine hidradenitis is a relatively rare variant that has been reported in patients undergoing chemotherapy, usually for non-hodgkin lymphomas or leukaemic conditions. (12 Dec 1998) |
| hidroschesis | Suppression of sweating. Origin: hidro-+ G. Schesis, a checking (05 Mar 2000) |
| hidrosis | The production and excretion of sweat. Synonym: idrosis. Origin: G. Hidros, sweat, + -osis, condition (05 Mar 2000) |
| hidrotic | Relating to or causing hidrosis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| hidrotic ectodermal dysplasia | Congenital dystrophy of the nails and hair with thickened nails and sparse or absent scalp hair; often associated with keratoderma of the palms and soles; teeth and sweat gland function are normal; autosomal dominant inheritance. (05 Mar 2000) |