Definitions for: Diaphoretic

[n] used to produce perspiration
[adj] inducing perspiration

Webster (1913) Definition: Di`a*pho*ret"ic, Diaphoretical

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

Synonyms: sudorific

See Also: medicament, medication, medicinal drug, medicine