Diapnoe

/daɪˈæpnoʊ/ noun

Definition

A condition of profuse or excessive perspiration; heavy sweating throughout the body as a medical symptom or condition.

Etymology

From Greek 'dia-' (through/thoroughly) + 'pnein' (to breathe, but extended to include vapor and sweating). Used in classical medicine to describe extreme sudation or sweating.

Kelly Says

Medieval doctors thought diapnoe was the body's way of expelling disease—and they were partially right, though they had no idea about thermoregulation or electrolytes!

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