Finding
body odor Audio
bod·y o·dor
Subclass of:
Signs and Symptoms
Also called:
Bromhidrosis
Definitions related to body odor:
  • A perceived unpleasant smell given off by the body.
    Human Phenotype Ontology (HPO)
    The Human Phenotype Ontology Project, 2025
  • Body smell resulting from the growth of bacteria on the body.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • Strong or unusual odor related to the body. Occasional abnormal body odor may be a temporary effect of a metabolic change.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2025
  • A disorder characterized by an abnormal body smell resulting from the growth of bacteria on the body.
    Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events
    U.S. National Institutes of Health, 2021
  • Body odor that is excessive or abnormal (bromhidrosis) is the result of the breakdown of sweat by bacteria and yeasts that normally live on the skin.
    Merck Manuals
    Merck & Co., Inc., 2025
  • Sweating and body odor are common when you exercise or you're too warm. They're also common when you're feeling nervous, anxious or stressed.
    Mayo Clinic
    Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 2025
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