Anhidrotic ectodermal dysplasia
anhidrotic ectodermal dysplasia
anhidrotic ectodermal dysplasia n.
The hereditary absence of sweat glands characterized by heat intolerance, finely wrinkled skin, sunken nose, malformed and missing teeth, and sparse fragile hair.
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the deficiency or absence of perspiration; adiaphoresis. adjective curbing the secretion of sweat noun a substance that suppresses sweating noun (pathol) the absence of sweating anhidrotic an·hi·drot·ic (ān’hī-drŏt’ĭk) adj. Relating to or characterized by anhidrosis. n. An agent that reduces, prevents, or stops sweating. anhidrosis an·hi·dro·sis (ān’hī-drō’sĭs) n. Absence of sweating. Also called adiaphoresis, ischidrosis.
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any of various totipalmate swimming birds of the family Anhingidae, having a very long and flexible neck. Historical Examples It was an anhinga, one of the most singular specimens of web-footed birds that can be found anywhere. Adventures of a Young Naturalist Lucien Biart Ripley reports the occurrence of “about a dozen anhingas (presumably anhinga […]
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a province in E China. 54,015 sq. mi. (139,899 sq. km). Capital: Hefei. Contemporary Examples Holding a trial in Anhui may therefore ensure a smooth outcome for Hu and his allies. Will Gu Kailai Get the Death Penalty? The Telegraph July 26, 2012 It is not clear why the trial will be held in Anhui […]
- Anhyd.
. anhydrous
- Anhydr-
variant of before a vowel.