January 31, 2027

Diaphoresis

noun

Definition

Profuse sweating, especially as a symptom of disease or exertion. Diaphoresis is an involuntary soaking sweat that goes beyond ordinary perspiration.

Example Sentence

“The runner crossed the finish line in a state of extreme diaphoresis, drenched from head to foot.”

Etymology

From Greek diaphoresis, from diaphorein (to carry through), from dia- (through) + pherein (to carry).

Scrabble Score

D2I1A1P3H4O1R1E1S1I1S1

DIAPHORESIS scores 17 points in Scrabble.

Synonyms & Related Words

sweating perspiration sudation hyperhidrosis

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