How Do You Spell CHYLIDROSIS?

Pronunciation: [t͡ʃˌa͡ɪlɪdɹˈə͡ʊsɪs] (IPA)

Chylidrosis is a medical condition characterized by abnormal sweating that contains lipids. The word is spelled as /kɪlɪˈdrəʊsɪs/, with the first syllable pronounced as ‘ki-li’, the second syllable as ‘dro’ and the final syllable as ‘sis’. The ‘ch’ sound is written as ‘k’ as it is derived from the Greek letter chi. ‘y’ is used instead of ‘i’ to indicate the presence of a diphthong resulting in a single syllable. ‘-idrosis’ is a suffix that means ‘sweating’.

CHYLIDROSIS Meaning and Definition

1. Chylidrosis is a rare medical condition characterized by the excessive secretion or production of a fatty substance called chyle in the sweat glands. Chyle is a milky fluid consisting of lymph and emulsified fats that usually forms in the intestines during digestion and is later transported through the lymphatic system. In chylidrosis, this chyle is abnormally released through the eccrine sweat glands in the skin, resulting in an oily or greasy appearance and texture of sweat.

   The condition is often accompanied by symptoms such as oily skin, excessive sweating, and an unpleasant odor. The affected individuals may also experience skin irritation, discomfort, or itching due to the constant presence of chyle on the skin's surface.

   Although the exact cause of chylidrosis is not well understood, it is believed to be associated with abnormalities or malfunctions in the sweat glands. Certain factors such as heat, stress, or physical activities may exacerbate the symptoms. Chylidrosis may occur as a primary condition, without any underlying causes, or may be secondary to other conditions such as lymphatic disorders, endocrine disorders, or hormonal imbalances.

   Treatment options for chylidrosis are limited and primarily focused on managing symptoms and preventing skin infections. These may include the use of antiperspirants, topical medications to reduce sweat production or control odor, and maintaining good hygiene practices. In severe cases, more invasive treatment approaches like surgery or laser therapy may be considered.

2. Sweating of a milky fluid like chyle.

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

Common Misspellings for CHYLIDROSIS

• chylidrosys
• chylidrosas
• chylidrosms
• chylidroshs
• chylidrosi3
• chylidrosic
• chylidrosiq
• chylidrosir
• c hylidrosis
• ch ylidrosis
• chy lidrosis
• chyl idrosis
• chyli drosis
• chylid rosis
• chylidr osis
• chylidro sis
• chylidros is
• chylidrosi s

Etymology of CHYLIDROSIS

The word "chylidrosis" is a medical term used to describe a condition characterized by the presence of milky or creamy sweat. It is derived from the Greek word "khylon", meaning chyle or milky fluid, and "hidrōsis", meaning sweating. Therefore, the term "chylidrosis" can be broken down to "chyl(e)" and "idrosis", indicating the abnormal production of chyle-like sweat.

Plural form of CHYLIDROSIS is CHYLIDROSES