diaphoretic
|di-a-pho-ret-ic|
/ˌdaɪəfəˈrɛtɪk/
causing sweating
Etymology
'diaphoretic' originates from Neo-Latin, specifically the word 'diaphoreticus', where 'dia-' meant 'through' and 'pherein' meant 'to carry'.
'diaphoretic' changed from Greek 'diaphorētikos' and Latin 'diaphoreticus' and eventually became the modern English word 'diaphoretic'.
Initially, it meant 'causing discharge or carrying off (sweat)', and over time it retained the medical sense of 'causing perspiration' used in modern English.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a substance or medicine that induces sweating; a diaphoretic agent (often used in herbal and medical contexts).
Elderflower tea was traditionally used as a diaphoretic to help relieve colds.
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Adjective 1
causing or promoting perspiration; inducing sweating (used especially in medical contexts).
The physician recommended a diaphoretic drink to help the patient break the fever.
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