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POLYURIA
polyuria
(noun) renal disorder characterized by the production of large volumes of pale dilute urine; often associated with diabetes
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
polyuria (usually uncountable, plural polyurias)
(medicine) The production of an abnormally large amount of urine; one symptom of diabetes.
Synonyms
• diuresis
Source: Wiktionary
Pol`y*u"ri*a, n. Etym: [NL. See Poly-, and Urine.] (Med.)
Definition: A persistently excessive flow of watery urine, with low specific gravity and without the presence of either albumin or sugar. It is generally accompanied with more or less thirst.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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