How Do You Spell ANTIHIDROTIC?

Pronunciation: [ˌantɪhɪdɹˈɒtɪk] (IPA)

Antihidrotic is a medical term that refers to something that prevents or reduces sweating. The word can be divided into three syllables: an-ti-hi-drot-ic. The stress falls on the second syllable. The IPA phonetic transcription shows that the "i" in "hi" is pronounced as "ɪ", while the "o" in "drotic" is pronounced as "ɒ". The word is spelled as it is pronounced, making it easier for individuals to understand and communicate about medical conditions related to sweating.

ANTIHIDROTIC Meaning and Definition

1. Antihidrotic is an adjective that pertains to any substance, medication, or treatment that has the ability to reduce or prevent sweating. Derived from the Latin word “anti” meaning against, and “hidrosis” referring to excessive sweating, antihidrotic agents work by suppressing the production or secretion of sweat from the sweat glands.

   Antihidrotic substances are commonly used to provide relief to individuals suffering from conditions such as hyperhidrosis, a medical condition characterized by excessive or uncontrollable sweating. By inhibiting the sweat glands' activity, antihidrotics can effectively reduce perspiration and help manage the symptoms associated with this condition.

   Various antihidrotic medications and treatments are available, including topical creams or ointments that can be directly applied to the skin, oral medications that are ingested, and even invasive medical procedures that permanently deactivate or remove sweat glands. These treatments are typically prescribed or recommended by medical professionals to patients experiencing discomfiture, embarrassment, or impairment of daily activities due to excessive sweating.

   In addition to their use in managing hyperhidrosis, antihidrotic substances may also be employed in certain cosmetic applications, such as antiperspirants, which are commonly used in the underarm area to control perspiration and minimize body odor.

   It is important to note that while antihidrotics can be effective in reducing sweating, they may also have potential side effects or limitations depending on the specific substance or treatment utilized.

2. Antisudorific. 1. Arresting the secretion of sweat. 2. An agent which prevents or arrests sweating.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

Common Misspellings for ANTIHIDROTIC

• antihydroic
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Etymology of ANTIHIDROTIC

The term "antihidrotic" is derived from two roots: "anti-" and "hidrosis".

"Anti-" is a prefix in English, borrowed from Greek, meaning "against" or "opposite". It is often used to indicate opposition or negation.

"Hidrosis" comes from the Greek word "idrōsis", meaning "sweating" or "perspiration". "Hidrosis" is derived from the Greek verb "hidroō", which means "to sweat".

When combined, "anti-" and "hidrosis" form "antihidrotic", an adjective that describes something that inhibits or reduces sweating.