polyuria

[ pol-ee-yoor-ee-uh ]

noun

, Pathology.

1. the passing of an excessive quantity of urine, as in diabetes, in certain nervous diseases, etc.

polyuria

/ ˌpɒlɪˈjʊərɪə /

noun

1. pathol physiol the state or condition of discharging abnormally large quantities of urine, often accompanied by a need to urinate frequently

Derived Forms

• ˌpolyˈuric, adjective

Other Words From

• poly·uric adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of polyuria¹

From New Latin, dating back to 1875–80; poly-, -uria

Example Sentences

There is no puffiness beneath the eyes, no polyuria, and no nycturia as a rule.

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Thirst is relieved by anything that relieves the polyuria.

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M. D., female, age 3-1/2 years, entered April 7, 1915, with a history of having progressively lost weight for a month past, and of having had a tremendous thirst and polyuria.

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Symptoms.—The disease is characterized by a progressive pernicious anemia, remittent fever, polyuria, and gradual emaciation in spite of a voracious appetite.

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Opportunities for making observations on the quantity of urine secreted were not great, and I can offer no remark as to the occurrence of polyuria.

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