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diaphoretic

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diaphoretic /di·a·pho·ret·ic/ (-fo-ret´ik)
1. pertaining to, characterized by, or promoting sweating.
2. an agent that promotes sweating.
di·a·pho·ret·ic (d-f-rtk, d-f-)
adj.
Producing or increasing perspiration.
n.
A medicine or other agent that produces perspiration.
diaphoretic.
See sudorific.
diaphoretic [di″ah-fo-ret´ik]
1. pertaining to, characterized by, or promoting sweating.
2. an agent that promotes sweating; called also sudorific.
diaphoretic,
adj/n a substance that produces or encourages perspiration.
diaphoretic
1. pertaining to, characterized by, or promoting diaphoresis.
2. an agent that promotes diaphoresis.
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