diaphoretic
Americanadjective
noun
adjective
noun
Etymology
Origin of diaphoretic
1555–65; < Late Latin diaphorēticus < Greek diaphorētikós promoting perspiration, equivalent to diaphorē- ( see diaphoresis) + -tikos -tic
Example Sentences
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His skin is noticeably flushed and diaphoretic, and he appears extremely tense.
From Salon • Dec. 26, 2012
To answer the questions — no significant necrosis, he was initially diaphoretic but not in the ED.
From New York Times • Jul. 14, 2011
Its virtues have been much exaggerated, but it is certainly a good stimulant, diaphoretic and tonic.
From The Medicinal Plants of the Philippines by Thomas, Jerome Beers
And that therefore the principal use of diaphoretic medicines is to warm the skin, and thence in consequence to produce the natural degree of insensible perspiration in languid habits.
From Zoonomia, Vol. II Or, the Laws of Organic Life by Darwin, Erasmus
It possesses laxative, diaphoretic and alterative properties, and is extensively employed, both internally and externally, for diseases of the skin.
From The American Reformed Cattle Doctor by Dadd, George
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