diaphoresis
noun
di·a·pho·re·sis
ˌdī-ə-fə-ˈrē-səs 
(ˌ)dī-ˌa-fə-
plural diaphoreses
ˌdī-ə-fə-ˈrē-ˌsēz
(ˌ)dī-ˌa-fə-
: perspiration
especially
: profuse perspiration artificially induced
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Certain prescription and over-the-counter medications — like antidepressants — can cause diaphoresis, or excessive sweating, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
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diaphoresis
noun
di·a·pho·re·sis
ˌdī-ə-fə-ˈrē-səs
(ˌ)dī-ˌaf-ə-
(ˌ)dī-ˌaf-ə-
plural diaphoreses
-ˌsēz
: perspiration
especially
: profuse perspiration artificially induced
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