polyuria

[ pol-ee-yoor-ee-uh ]

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

Origin of polyuria

1
From New Latin, dating back to 1875–80; see origin at poly-, -uria

Other words from polyuria

  • pol·y·u·ric, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for polyuria

polyuria

/ (ˌpɒlɪˈjʊərɪə) /


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

Derived forms of polyuria

  • polyuric, adjective

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