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Polydipsia


Polˊy-dip′si-a

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Noun.
[NL., fr. Gr.
πολύσ
much + [GREEK] thirst.]
(Med.)
Excessive and constant thirst occasioned by disease.

Definition 2024


polydipsia

polydipsia

English

Noun

polydipsia (usually uncountable, plural polydipsias)

  1. (medicine) Excessive and constant thirst caused by disease.