bromhidrosis

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bromhidrosis /brom·hi·dro·sis/ (bro″mĭ-dro´sis) axillary (apocrine) sweat which has become foul-smelling as a result of its bacterial decomposition.

Bromhidrosis

Bacterial breakdown of sweat and cellular debris resulting in a foul odor.

Mentioned in: Hyperhidrosis

bromhidrosis

[brō′midrō′sis]

Etymology: Gk, bromos, stench, hidros, sweat

an abnormal condition in which the apocrine sweat has an unpleasant odor. The odor is usually caused by bacterial decomposition of perspiration on the skin. Treatment includes frequent bathing, changing of socks and underclothes, and use of deodorants, antibacterial soaps, and dusting powders. Also called body odor.

Bromhidrosis

Body odour—e.g., stinky feet

bromhidrosis [bro″mĭ-dro´sis]

the secretion of foul-smelling perspiration.

bromhidrosis

the secretion of foul-smelling perspiration.

bromhidrosis

Medtalk Body odor–eg, stinky feet

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