Definition

Excessive sweating, often caused by medical conditions or treatments.

Example

The patient experienced diaphoresis during the heatwave, which concerned the doctors.

Conversation

Have you ever experienced diaphoresis during a workout?

Yeah, it happened to me last week when I pushed too hard.

I thought it was just me being out of shape, but it's good to know it's normal.

Definitely! It's your body's way of cooling down.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Diaphoresis is formed from "dia-" (meaning through or across) and "phoresis" (from Greek "phorein", meaning to carry). The term refers to the process of carrying or transmitting sweat through the skin, often associated with perspiration.

Memory Tip

Think of 'carrying' ('phorein') something 'through' ('dia-') the skin, which helps you remember that diaphoresis refers to the process of sweating.

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