polydipsia
Americannoun
noun
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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 ● Nov. 23, 2023
The action she requests includes making sure staff are able to detect and manage psychogenic polydipsia.
From BBC ● Nov. 23, 2023
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 ● Nov. 16, 2023
Yoo and Iredale are also representing the family of Ruben Nunez, a mentally ill inmate diagnosed with psychogenic polydipsia, a potentially fatal condition that causes sufferers to drink water uncontrollably.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 30, 2016
Mackenzie also mentions an infant of three who had polydipsia from birth and drank daily nearly two pailfuls of water.
From Anomalies and Curiosities of Medicine by Pyle, Walter L. (Walter Lytle)
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