diaphoresis (redirected from Diaphoretics)

diaphoresis /di·a·pho·re·sis/ (-fah-re´sis) sweating, especially of a profuse type.

---

di·a·pho·re·sis (d-f-rss, d-f-)

n.

Perspiration, especially when copious and medically induced.

---

diaphoresis

[dī′əfərē′sis]

Etymology: Gk, dia + pherein, to carry

the secretion of sweat, especially the profuse secretion associated with an elevated body temperature, physical exertion, exposure to heat, and mental or emotional stress. Sweating is centrally controlled by the sympathetic nervous system and is primarily a thermoregulatory mechanism. However, the sweat glands on the palms and soles respond to emotional stimuli and do not always participate in thermal sweating. The rate of sweating is generally not affected by water deficiency, but it may be reduced by severe dehydration; it also diminishes when salt intake exceeds salt loss. See also sudorific.

---

diaphoresis (dīˈ··f·rēˑ·sis),

n ex-cessive sweating; may be associated with exercise or with emotional, physical, and mental stress.

---

diaphoresis

(dī´frē´sis),
n excessive sweating.

---

diaphoresis

perspiration, especially profuse perspiration.

---

diaphoresis

Medtalk Sweat, ↑ sweat