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diaphoresis

[dahy-uh-fuh-ree-sis] / ˌdaɪ ə fəˈri sɪs /




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I have seen valuable lives sacrificed by obstinate persistence in measures to promote diaphoresis, more especially in the later hours of the paroxysm or in the succeeding or calm stage.

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Used as a vapor-bath it produces abundant diaphoresis, and the infusion given internally has a like effect.

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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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