Diaphoresis: meaning, definitions and examples

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diaphoresis

 

[ หŒdaษชษ™fษ™หˆriหsษชs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical term

Diaphoresis refers to excessive sweating, typically as a result of a medical condition or physical exertion. It is the body's way of regulating temperature and eliminating toxins. Diaphoresis can be a symptom of various illnesses such as infections, fever, or anxiety disorders.

Synonyms

perspiration, profuse sweating, sweat

Examples of usage

  • Her diaphoresis was a sign of the high fever she was running.
  • The doctor noted the patient's diaphoresis as a possible indicator of an underlying infection.
Context #2 | Noun

formal

Diaphoresis can also be used in a more formal context to describe a state of extreme perspiration or sweating, often in a clinical or scientific setting.

Synonyms

heavy perspiration, sweating profusely

Examples of usage

  • The experiment induced diaphoresis in the subjects due to the high temperature environment.
  • His diaphoresis during the presentation was noticeable to everyone in the room.

Translations

Translations of the word "diaphoresis" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น diaforese

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคธเฅเคตเฅ‡เคฆเคจ (prasvedan)

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Diaphorese

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ diaforesis

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดั–ะฐั„ะพั€ะตะท

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ diaphoresis

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็™บๆฑ— (hakkan)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท diaphorรจse

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ diaforesis

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท diaforez

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐœํ•œ (balhan)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุชุนุฑู‚ (al-ta'aruq)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ diaphoresis

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ diaphoresis

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‘ๆฑ— (fฤhร n)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ diaforeza

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ svitamyndun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะธะฐั„ะพั€ะตะท

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒ˜แƒแƒคแƒแƒ แƒ”แƒ–แƒ˜ (diaporezi)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ diaforez

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ diaforesis

Etymology

The term 'diaphoresis' originates from the Greek word 'diaphorein', which means 'to carry through'. In ancient times, sweating was believed to help carry toxins out of the body. The concept of diaphoresis has been a part of medical terminology for centuries, with physicians using it to describe the body's natural response to various conditions. Today, diaphoresis continues to be a key indicator in diagnosing and monitoring certain illnesses.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,552 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.