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Definition
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[Hyperhidrose = hyper + hidrôs (sweat)]
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The purpose of sweating is to keep a constant body temperature around 37°C through evaporative cooling. We speak of HH when the amount of sweat largely exceeds the quantity required for thermoregulation.
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07/10/2010
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