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diaphoresis

noun as in perspiration

noun as in sweat

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Example Sentences

This patient gradually and fully recovered, with no treatment except the use of an oil-silk jacket over the kidneys and abdomen to promote diaphoresis, and the use of iron.

The most marked and constant effects of the drug are a considerable increase of the urinary secretion, elevation of the temperature of the skin and profuse diaphoresis.

It is not necessary for me to point out the value of free purgation and diaphoresis in this respect.

He encouraged diaphoresis nearly always, and gave wine and stimulating drugs only when the patient was very weak.

The bark is scraped from the trunk and a decoction thereof is used to induce diaphoresis.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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