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
Uses.—This plant is official in the Pharmacopœia of India as an alterative, tonic, diaphoretic and emetic.
From The Medicinal Plants of the Philippines by Jerome Beers Thomas
It was besides, on trial, found to be cathartic, expectorant, diuretic and diaphoretic.
From North American Medical and Surgical Journal, Vol. 2, No. 3, July, 1826 by Franklin Bache
The genus is described as tonic, diaphoretic, and in large doses emetic and aperient.
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