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
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
On the skin its action is that of a diaphoretic, and being also excreted by the bile it acts slightly as a cholagogue.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 2 "Anjar" to "Apollo" by Various
Dr. Evers experimented with the powder and an infusion of the bark obtaining a strong diaphoretic action.
From The Medicinal Plants of the Philippines by Thomas, Jerome Beers
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