Diapnoic

/daɪæpˈnoʊɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or characterized by excessive perspiration or profuse sweating; causing or promoting sweating.

Etymology

From 'diapnoe' + '-ic' (adjective suffix). Developed in classical medical terminology to describe conditions, substances, or treatments that induced heavy sweating.

Kelly Says

Diapnoic herbs and treatments were so popular in ancient medicine that they probably got the credit for healing people who would have recovered anyway—the original placebo effect!

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