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diaphoretic

/dɪˈæfɔrɪtɪk/ adjective · British & US
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What does diaphoretic mean?

adjective

Causing or characterized by profuse sweating; having a diaphoretic effect. A diaphoretic remedy is one that induces sweating.

Example

"The doctor prescribed a diaphoretic tea to help the patient sweat out the fever."

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