Which term means "abnormal condition of excessive sweat"?

a. hyperhidrosis
b. ahidrosis
c. anhidrosis
d. hypohidrosis


a
Explanation:
a. hyperhidrosis: correct
b. ahidrosis: means "abnormal condition without sweat"
c. anhidrosis: means "abnormal condition without sweat"
d. hypohidrosis: means "abnormal condition of deficient sweat"

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