polyuria

[pol-ee-yoo r-ee-uh]

noun Pathology.

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

Origin of polyuria

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

Related formspol·y·u·ric, adjective

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Examples from the Web for polyuria

Historical Examples of polyuria

The quantity may be so considerable as to constitute a polyuria.
A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II
Various
Polyuria with low specific gravity and nycturia are present.
Arteriosclerosis and Hypertension:
Louis Marshall Warfield
There is no puffiness beneath the eyes, no polyuria, and no nycturia as a rule.
Arteriosclerosis and Hypertension:
Louis Marshall Warfield
There is no polyuria; nycturia is uncommon, quite the exception.
Arteriosclerosis and Hypertension:
Louis Marshall Warfield
Under exceptional circumstances, in cases of polyuria, inosite can occur.
Schenk's Theory: The Determination of Sex
Samuel Leopold Schenk

British Dictionary definitions for polyuria

polyuria

noun

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

Derived Formspolyuric, adjective

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polyuria in Medicine

polyuria

[pōl′ē-yur′ē-ə]

Excessive passage of urine, as in diabetes.hydruria