diaphoresis

[dahy-uh-fuh-ree-sis]

noun

Medicine/Medical.

1. perspiration, especially when artificially induced.

diaphoresis

/ ˌdaɪəfəˈriːsɪs /

noun

1. a technical name for sweating See sweat

2. perceptible and excessive sweating; sweat

Word History and Origins

Origin of diaphoresis¹

1675–85; < Late Latin < Greek: a sweating, equivalent to diaphorē- (verbid stem of diaphoreîn to carry off or through) + -sis -sis

Word History and Origins

Origin of diaphoresis¹

C17: via Late Latin from Greek, from diaphorein to disperse by perspiration, from _dia- + phorein to carry, variant of pherein

Example Sentences

There is in use in this city, in the treatment of these and similar cases requiring diaphoresis, a convenient apparatus for generating steam.

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The most marked and constant effects of the drug are a considerable increase of the urinary secretion, elevation of the temperature of the skin and profuse diaphoresis.

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It is not necessary for me to point out the value of free purgation and diaphoresis in this respect.

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He encouraged diaphoresis nearly always, and gave wine and stimulating drugs only when the patient was very weak.

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The bark is scraped from the trunk and a decoction thereof is used to induce diaphoresis.

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Related Words

• perspiration 
• steam