dyshidrosis

Questions

What does dyshidrosis mean?

A skin condition characterized by small blisters on the hands or feet.

Where does dyshidrosis come from?

From dys- + hidrosis, although the name is a misnomer; it was formed by a physician who thought that sweat gland dysfunction was involved, which turned out to be incorrect (for more, see Wikipedia).

How to pronounce dyshidrosis

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4. Repeat and practice — Say “dyshidrosis” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.