What Does Diaphoresis Mean?
dy-ah-fo-REE-sis
IPA: /ˌdaɪ.ə.fəˈriː.sɪs/
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Diaphoresis is pronounced dy-ah-fo-REE-sis
What does Diaphoresis mean?
Diaphoresis is the medical term for profuse, abnormal sweating beyond what is needed for thermoregulation.
How do you pronounce Diaphoresis?
Diaphoresis is pronounced "dy-ah-fo-REE-sis". Syllables: dy - ah - fo - ree - sis.
When is Diaphoresis used in medicine?
Associated with MI ('cold sweat'), hypoglycemia, sepsis, carcinoid syndrome, menopause, opioid withdrawal, and anxiety. Night sweats specifically suggest lymphoma, TB, or HIV.
Word Parts & Etymology
Greek prefixdia-through
Greek rootphoresiscarrying, transmission
Common Misconceptions
Diaphoresis is sweating as a symptom — not just sweating from heat or exercise. The clinical context determines its significance.
Clinical Context
Associated with MI ('cold sweat'), hypoglycemia, sepsis, carcinoid syndrome, menopause, opioid withdrawal, and anxiety. Night sweats specifically suggest lymphoma, TB, or HIV.
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