Hemidiaphoresis

/ˌhɛmɪˌdaɪəfəˈrisɪs/ noun

Definition

Excessive sweating or perspiration on only one side of the body.

Etymology

From Greek 'hemi-' (half) + 'dia' (through) + 'phoresis' (carrying). The term literally means 'half-sweating' and describes an asymmetrical condition of perspiration.

Kelly Says

Hemidiaphoresis can be a clue to serious conditions like stroke or nerve damage—your body sometimes tells doctors which side is injured by sweating unevenly!

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