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.
Report Abuse. Perhaps you can trace its origin from the word itself. The word flan does indeed come from France where it was used to describe a custard tart or a cheesecake. It came from the Old French word flaon which, in turn comes from the Medieval Latin word fladu.The origins go back to Proto-Germanic flado.eport Abuse. Perhaps you can trace its origin from the word itself. The word flan does indeed come from France where it was used to describe a custard tart or a cheesecake. It came from the Old French word flaon which, in turn comes from the Medieval Latin word fladu.