Hyperhidrosis is a condition characterized by abnormally increased sweating,[3] in excess of that required for regulation of body temperature.[4] Although primarily a physical burden, hyperhidrosis can deteriorate quality of life from a psychological, emotional, and social perspective.[5] It has been called by some 'the silent handicap'.[6]
It has the same meaning as going Dutch. Curiously, in South American countries exist the Spanish phrase pagar a la americana (literally To pay American style) which refers to a treat attributed to North Americans or Canadians.
`Dutch 'is ultimately derived from an Indo-european root meaning 'people'. The reflex of the same root may be seen in the Welsh word 'tud' (people) which is to be found in the personal name Tudur (English Tudor )which is derived from an earlier form which meant 'king of the people'.