diaphoretic

[ dahy-uh-fuh-ret-ik ]

adjective

1. producing perspiration.

noun

1. a diaphoretic medicine.

diaphoretic

/ ˌdaɪəfəˈrɛtɪk /

adjective

1. relating to or causing sweat

noun

1. a diaphoretic drug or agent

Word History and Origins

Origin of diaphoretic¹

1555–65; < Late Latin diaphorēticus < Greek diaphorētikós promoting perspiration, equivalent to diaphorē- ( diaphoresis ) + -tikos -tic

Example Sentences

Taken internally, camphor is a nerve stimulant, a diaphoretic and a feeble antipyretic.

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Acetic ether is diaphoretic, stimulant, antispasmodic, and narcotic.

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Expectorant and diaphoretic, in small doses; emetic and narcotic, in larger ones.

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I was informed next morning that during the night he had taken diaphoretic infusions, and that he felt himself better.

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The genus is described as tonic, diaphoretic, and in large doses emetic and aperient.

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