DIAPHORETICS

Noun

diaphoretics

plural of diaphoretic

Anagrams

• ophiceratids, phreatoicids

Source: Wiktionary

DIAPHORETIC

Di`a*pho*ret"ic, Di`a*pho*ret"ic*al, a. Etym: [L. diaphoreticus, Gr. diaphorétique. See Diaphoresis.]

Definition: Having the power to increase perspiration.

Di`a*pho*ret"ic, n. (Med.)

Definition: 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.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition