Definition
diaphoreses
noun
- Plural of diaphoresis; instances or episodes of profuse sweating, especially as a symptom of illness or medical condition.
Usage: Medical/clinical term; Plural form
Examples
- The patient experienced multiple diaphoreses during the fever.
- Nocturnal diaphoreses are common in certain infections.
- The doctor noted the patient's diaphoreses as a sign of hyperthyroidism.
- Anxiety-induced diaphoreses can occur during panic attacks.
- The medication caused unexpected diaphoreses in some patients.