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'''Anhidrosis''' derived from Ancient Greek stem of ''ἱδρώς'' (''hidros'', "sweat") + -sis, means a deficiency or absence of perspiration.

It is also known by a number of other names including '''[[hypohidrosis]]''',<ref name="Andrews">James, William; Berger, Timothy; Elston, Dirk (2005). ''Andrews' Diseases of the Skin: Clinical Dermatology''. (10th ed.). Saunders. ISBN 0-7216-2921-0.</ref> '''adiaphoresis''',<ref>[http://www.babylon.com/definition/adiaphoresis/English adiaphoresis | English | Dictionary & Translation by Babylon]</ref> '''ischidrosis''',<ref>[http://www.babylon.com/definition/ischidrosis/English ischidrosis | English | Dictionary & Translation by Babylon]</ref> '''oligidria''',<ref>[http://www.babylon.com/definition/oligidria/English oligidria | English | Dictionary & Translation by Babylon]</ref> '''oligohidrosis'''<ref>[http://www.babylon.com/definition/oligohidrosis/English oligohidrosis | English | Dictionary & Translation by Babylon]</ref> and '''sweating deficiency'''.

==Causes==
Anhidrosis can result from a number of neurological, dermatological, pharmacological and physical insults. For a full disambiguation see [[hypohidrosis]].

== See also ==
* [[Horner's syndrome]]
* [[Hyperhidrosis|Hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating)]]
* [[Congenital insensitivity to pain with anhidrosis]]
* [[Fabry's disease]]
* [[Ross' syndrome]]
* [[Generalized anhidrosis]]

==References==
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==External links==
* {{MedlinePlusEncyclopedia|003219|Sweating - absent}}
* {{cite web |url=http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/6379795/ |title=Rare disease makes girl unable to feel pain - Kids and parenting |format= |work=MSNBC.com |accessdate=}}
* [http://www.fabrycommunity.com/Patients/Education/Symptoms.aspx Fabry Community (Genzyme Corporation)]

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