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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