What is the meaning of Diaphoresis?

The formation and excretion of sweat; sweating; perspiration; and :

  1. Excessive sweating; excessive perspiration (more than would be expected in response to a given stimulus; especially when profuse as a symptom of disease or a side effect of a drug).

Excessive sweating; excessive perspiration (more than would be expected in response to a given stimulus; especially when profuse as a symptom of disease or a side effect of a drug).

perspiration, diaphoresis

Source: wiktionary.org