Definitions for diaphoretic

diaphoretic di·a·pho·ret·ic

Spelling: [dahy-uh-fuh-ret-ik]
IPA: /ˌdaɪ ə fəˈrɛt ɪk/

Diaphoretic is a 11 letter English word. It's valid Words with friends word worth 20 points.

You can make 1185 anagrams from letters in diaphoretic (acdehiioprt).

Definitions for diaphoretic

noun

  1. a diaphoretic medicine.

adjective

  1. producing perspiration.

Origin of diaphoretic

1555-65; Late Latin diaphorēticus Greek diaphorētikós promoting perspiration, equivalent to diaphorē- (see diaphoresis) + -tikos -tic

Examples for diaphoretic

The leaves of a tree belonging to the family Bignoniace, employed in Brazil as a diaphoretic, diuretic, and alterative tonic.

It is stimulant, diaphoretic, and expectorant; is used in quinsy, and by the native doctors of Travancore in catarrhal affections.

The genus is described as tonic, diaphoretic, and in large doses emetic and aperient.

As a diaphoretic, in inflammatory affections and rheumatism.

As diaphoretic antimony (over which it possesses no advantage), merely using the metal instead of the sulphide.

The refined product is said to be antispasmodic, anodyne, and diaphoretic.

It should always be combined with some medicine which will assist its diaphoretic action.

Thus Ammonia and volatile oils are Expectorant and diaphoretic.

A wineglassful every 1⁄2 hour or hour; as a diaphoretic and expectorant.

Dr. Bidie states that the action is diaphoretic and expectorant.

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