diabetes insipidus

/ ɪnˈsɪpɪdəs /

noun

1. a disorder of the pituitary gland causing excessive thirst and excretion of large quantities of dilute urine

Word History and Origins

Origin of diabetes insipidus¹

C18: New Latin, literally: insipid diabetes

Example Sentences

Smith said he remains surprised by the resistance that Lopez, a medically knowledgeable patient, encountered when he pursued a possible diagnosis of diabetes insipidus.

From Washington Post

These include diabetes insipidus, a rare life-long disorder which means his body cannot retain enough water; an eye condition which means he cannot blink; and facial paralysis.

From BBC

He said Israel was also being treated for diabetes insipidus, a rare disorder that, according to the Mayo Clinic, causes an imbalance of water in the body.

From Washington Post

In chronic Bright’s disease and diabetes insipidus, the specific gravity is low.

From Project Gutenberg

In diabetes insipidus there is constant thirst and an excessive flow of urine, which, however, is not found to contain any abnormal constituent.

From Project Gutenberg