Anhidrosis is the medical condition characterized by an absence or severe reduction of sweat production. It can be localized or generalized, impacting thermoregulation and skin cooling. In clinical contexts, it’s important for diagnosing underlying disorders and managing heat exposure risks. (2–4 sentences, 50–80 words)
US: rhotic pronunciation; clearly articulate /droʊ/ with a pure /oʊ/. UK/AU: non-rhotic; /drəʊ/ becomes /drəʊ/ with a slightly reduced vowel. Vowel shifts: US tends to a tighter /ɪ/ in /sɪs/ vs UK/AU /sɪs/ as well; ensure final /sɪs/ is crisp and unvoiced. IPA references: US /ˌæn.haɪˈdroʊ.sɪs/, UK/AU /ˌæn.hɪˈdrəʊ.sɪs/. - Tips: practice with minimal pairs: an- / æn-, han- / hæn-, hay- / haɪ-/ different contexts to anchor fine-grained vowel differences.
"The patient’s anhidrosis made it dangerous to exercise in hot climates."
"Researchers study genetic factors that contribute to anhidrosis in rare syndromes."
"Treatment focuses on identifying causative conditions and protecting the skin from overheating."
"Anhidrosis can be a symptom of ciliopathy or other autonomic nervous system disorders."
Anhidrosis derives from the Greek prefix a- meaning not or without, hidos meaning sweat, and the clinical suffix -osis indicating a condition. The a- negates the root hidos, yielding “without sweat.” The term entered medical usage in the late 19th to early 20th century as autonomic and endocrine conditions were increasingly categorized by specific sweat-related abnormalities. Early descriptions framed anhidrosis as a diagnostic feature within wider syndromes affecting autonomic function; later scholarship refined classifications by extent (local vs generalized) and underlying etiologies, including congenital causes, neuropathies, infections, medications, and environmental factors. Over time, “anhidrosis” has become standard in dermatology and neurology to denote absent sweating, while variants like hypohidrosis describe reduced but not absent sweating. Modern usage emphasizes sweat gland function and thermoregulatory implications in diverse patient populations.
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Words that rhyme with "Anhidrosis"
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-his sounds
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Break it into four syllables: an-hi-DRO-sis. Primary stress on the third syllable. IPA (US/UK): /ˌæn.haɪˈdroʊ.sɪs/ in US; /ˌæn.hɪˈdrəʊ.sɪs/ in UK and AU. Start with a short “a” as in 'cat', then “an” as in 'an', followed by a clear long “ai” in the second syllable, then a stressed “-dro” with an “oʊ” sound, finishing with a soft “sis.” Audio reference: use reputable medical dictionaries or Forvo pronunciations.
Common mistakes: 1) stressing the wrong syllable (often putting emphasis on -sis or -dro-). 2) mispronouncing /haɪ/ as /haɪ/ versus /hɪ/; keep the diphthong in the second syllable as /haɪ/. 3) turning /droʊ/ into /drəʊ/ with too-quiet end. Corrections: emphasize the long /oʊ/ in -dro- and place primary stress on the third syllable; practice the sequence an- / æn-/, hi- / haɪ-/, DRO- / droʊ-/, sis / sɪs/.
US: /ˌæn.haɪˈdroʊ.sɪs/ with rhotic r influence on the preceding /r/ cluster. UK/AU: /ˌæn.hɪˈdrəʊ.sɪs/ with non-rhotic r; the /oʊ/ becomes closer to /əʊ/; keep final /ɪs/ as a short i. Emphasis pattern remains on the third syllable, but vowel qualities differ: US tends to a clearer /oʊ/, UK/AU lean toward /əʊ/.
Two main challenges: 1) the cluster of vowels and consonants across four syllables requires precise timing, especially the /haɪ/ diphthong and the /droʊ/ sequence. 2) the term’s medical origin means unfamiliar root-words, so learners often misplace stress or mispronounce the /ˈdroʊ/ portion. Practice focusing on the long /oʊ/ vowel and keeping the third syllable clearly stressed.
A unique feature is the tripartite stress window around the long -dro- syllable, with the main stress on the /dro/ portion and a lighter secondary accent on the preceding 'an-hi'. The /h/ is lightly articulated, not silent, and the consonant cluster between vowels maintains smooth liaison, especially when spoken rapidly in medical contexts. IPA guidance helps lock the exact phonetic sequence: /ˌæn.haɪˈdroʊ.sɪs/ (US).
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