diaphoretic

Example Sentences

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His skin is noticeably flushed and diaphoretic, and he appears extremely tense.

From Salon • Dec. 26, 2012

To answer the questions — no significant necrosis, he was initially diaphoretic but not in the ED.

From New York Times • Jul. 14, 2011

Then the medicines should be anti-spasmodic and relaxant, tonic, diaphoretic, and lubricating.

From The American Reformed Cattle Doctor by Dadd, George

The emetic dose of the powdered leaves is 1.20–1.80 grams, the expectorant and diaphoretic dose 10–30 centigrams.

From The Medicinal Plants of the Philippines by Thomas, Jerome Beers

It was formerly used in medicine as an emetic, purgative, and diaphoretic.

From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary by Webster, Noah