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Pronunciation : Di`a*pho*ret"ic, Di`a*pho*ret"ic*al
Part of Speech : a.
Etymology : [L. diaphoreticus, Gr. diaphor?tique. See Diaphoresis.]
Definition : Defn: Having the power to increase perspiration.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : Di`a*pho*ret"ic
Part of Speech : n.
Definition : Defn: A medicine or agent which promotes perspiration.

Note: Diaphoretics differ from sudorifics; the former only increase the insensible perspiration, the latter excite the sensible discharge called sweat. Parr.

(Med.)
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913