polydipsia
Americannoun
noun
Other Word Forms
- polydipsic adjective
Etymology
Origin of polydipsia
1650–60; < New Latin < Greek polydíps ( ios ) very thirsty ( poly- poly- + díps ( a ) thirst + -ios adj. suffix) + -ia -ia
Example Sentences
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The investigation into Mrs Whitehead's death found her excessive water consumption was due to psychogenic polydipsia, which is well documented in patients with psychiatric disorders.
From BBC
Dr. Refardt sums up: "In view of these results, we recommend the salt infusion test as the gold standard for reliable differentiation between polydipsia and vasopressin deficiency."
From Science Daily
On the other hand, some individuals experience polydipsia—a condition that causes excessive, unquenchable thirst.
From Scientific American
Thus psychogenic polydipsia might be cited to prove water a drug of dependence.
From Nature
Sometimes that process isn’t as straightforward as it should be: People with a syndrome called polydipsia feel excessive thirst and drink enormous quantities of water.
From New York Times
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