diaphoresis
|di-a-pho-re-sis|
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/ˌdaɪəfəˈriːsɪs/
excessive sweating
Etymology
Etymology Information
'diaphoresis' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'diaphorēsis,' where 'dia-' meant 'through' and 'phorein' meant 'to carry.'
Historical Evolution
'diaphorēsis' transformed into the Latin word 'diaphoresis,' and eventually became the modern English word 'diaphoresis.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to carry through,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'excessive sweating.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
excessive sweating, especially as a symptom of disease or a side effect of a drug.
The patient experienced diaphoresis during the fever.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/23 12:53