Note: Diaphoretics differ from sudorifics; the former only increase the insensible perspiration, the latter excite the sensible discharge called sweat. --Parr. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
diaphoretic — [dī΄ə fəret′ik] adj. [ME diaforetic < LL diaphoreticus: see DIAPHORESIS] producing or increasing perspiration n. a diaphoretic medicine, treatment, etc … English World dictionary
Diaphoretic — Di a*pho*ret ic, Diaphoretical Di a*pho*ret ic*al, a. [L. diaphoreticus, Gr. ?: cf. F. diaphor[ e]tique. See {Diaphoresis}.] Having the power to increase perspiration. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
diaphoretic — 1. Relating to, or causing, perspiration. 2. An agent that increases perspiration. * * * di·a·pho·ret·ic ret ik adj 1) having the power to increase sweating 2) perspiring profusely: covered with sweat: SWEATY diaphoretic n an agent capable of… … Medical dictionary
diaphoretic — adjective Date: 15th century 1. having the power to increase perspiration 2. perspiring profusely • diaphoretic noun … New Collegiate Dictionary
diaphoretic — /duy euh feuh ret ik/, Med. adj. 1. producing perspiration. n. 2. a diaphoretic medicine. [1555 65; < LL diaphoreticus < Gk diaphoretikós promoting perspiration, equiv. to diaphore (see DIAPHORESIS) + tikos TIC] * * * … Universalium
diaphoretic — sudorific; n. a drug that causes an increase in sweating. Antipyretic drugs have diaphoretic activity, which helps reduce the body temperature in fevers … The new mediacal dictionary
diaphoretic — /daɪəfəˈrɛtɪk/ (say duyuhfuh retik) adjective 1. producing perspiration. –noun 2. a diaphoretic medicine …
diaphoretic — 1. adjective /daɪəfəˈɹɛtɪk/ Generating sweat or perspiration. 2. noun /daɪəfəˈɹɛtɪk/ A product or agent which induces or promotes perspiration. See Also: diaphoresis … Wiktionary
Diaphoretic — A substance that promotes perspiration. Allium, Ananas, Argemone, Arundo, Asclepias, Boerhaavia, Borago, Bursera, Calophyllum, Calotropis, Capraria, Cardiospermum, Cassia, Cecropia, Cedrela, Clitoria, Cordia, Crescentia, Cyperus, Dalea,… … EthnoBotanical Dictionary
diaphoretic — di·a·pho·ret·ic || ‚daɪəfÉ™ retɪk n. substance which increases perspiration adj. increasing perspiration … English contemporary dictionary
