diaphoresis

noun

di·​a·​pho·​re·​sis ˌdī-ə-fə-ˈrē-səs How to pronounce diaphoresis (audio)
(ˌ)dī-ˌa-fə-
plural diaphoreses ˌdī-ə-fə-ˈrē-ˌsēz How to pronounce diaphoresis (audio)
(ˌ)dī-ˌa-fə-
: perspiration
especially : profuse perspiration artificially induced

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Certain prescription and over-the-counter medications — like antidepressants — can cause diaphoresis, or excessive sweating, according to the Cleveland Clinic. —Melina Khan, USA Today, 26 June 2025

Word History

Etymology

Late Latin, from Greek diaphorēsis, from diaphorein to dissipate by perspiration, from dia- + phorein, frequentative of pherein to carry

First Known Use

circa 1681, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of diaphoresis was circa 1681

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diaphoresis

noun
di·​a·​pho·​re·​sis ˌdī-ə-fə-ˈrē-səs How to pronounce diaphoresis (audio) (ˌ)dī-ˌaf-ə- How to pronounce diaphoresis (audio)
plural diaphoreses -ˌsēz How to pronounce diaphoresis (audio)
: perspiration
especially : profuse perspiration artificially induced

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