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diaphoresis

/ˌdaɪəfəˈriːsɪs/ /ˌdaɪˌæfəˈriːsɪs/

Meanings
noun
Perspiration, especially when profuse and medically induced.

Examples :

"The doctor was concerned about my diaphoresis after the workout, so she checked my blood sugar. "
medicine physiology body disease

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about adjective

/əˈbɛʊt/ /əˈbaʊt/ /əˈbʌʊt/

Moving around; astir.

"After my bout with Guillan-Barre Syndrome, it took me 6 months to be up and about again."

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after adjective

/ˈæf.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈæf.tɚ/

Later; second (of two); next, following, subsequent

"The after-school program is a great way for kids to continue learning. "

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

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profuse verb

/pɹəˈfjuːs/

To pour out; to give or spend liberally; to lavish; to squander.

"The generous benefactor profusely donated money to the school's new library. "

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induced verb

/ɪnˈdjuːst/ /ɪnˈduːst/

To lead by persuasion or influence; incite or prevail upon.

"My friend induced me to try the new spicy noodles, even though I don't usually like spicy food. "

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concerned verb

/kənˈsɜːnd/ /kənˈsɝnd/

To relate or belong to; to have reference to or connection with; to affect the interest of; to be of importance to.

"The upcoming election concerns the future of our city. "

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checked verb

/tʃɛkt/

To inspect; to examine.

"Check the oil in your car once a month."

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blood noun

/blʊd/ /blʌd/

A member of the Los Angeles gang The Bloods.

"The Bloods are a rival gang at the high school. "

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workout noun

/ˈwəːk.aʊt/ /ˈwɚk.aʊt/

An exercise session; a period of physical exercise.

"After school, I had a short workout at the park. "

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doctor noun

/ˈdɒktə/ /ˈdɑktɚ/

A physician; a member of the medical profession; one who is trained and licensed to heal the sick or injured. The final examination and qualification may award a doctor degree in which case the post-nominal letters are D.O., DPM, M.D., DMD, DDS, in the US or MBBS in the UK.

"If you still feel unwell tomorrow, see your doctor."

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perspiration noun

/ˌpɜːspəˈɹeɪʃən/ /ˌpɝspəˈɹeɪʃən/

The action or process of perspiring.

"The intense heat caused a noticeable perspiration during the afternoon practice. "

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medically adverb

/ˈmedɪkli/ /ˈmɛdɪkli/

For medical purposes.

"This drug should be used medically rather than recreationally."