polyuria

American  

[pol-ee-yoor-ee-uh] / ˌpɒl iˈyʊər i ə /

noun

Pathology.

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

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polyuria British  

/ ˌpɒlɪˈjʊərɪə /

noun

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

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Other Word Forms

• polyuric
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of polyuria

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

Example Sentences

Excessive urine production is polyuria, which may be due to diabetes mellitus or diabetes insipidus.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

Thirst is relieved by anything that relieves the polyuria.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 3 "Destructors" to "Diameter" by Various

There is no polyuria; nycturia is uncommon, quite the exception.

From Arteriosclerosis and Hypertension: with Chapters on Blood Pressure, 3rd Edition. by Warfield, Louis Marshall

Opportunities for making observations on the quantity of urine secreted were not great, and I can offer no remark as to the occurrence of polyuria.

From Surgical Experiences in South Africa, 1899-1900 Being Mainly a Clinical Study of the Nature and Effects of Injuries Produced by Bullets of Small Calibre by Makins, George Henry

She slept well the fourth night, and, save that she had twice a slight return of polyuria, went on without a single drawback.

From Fat and Blood An Essay on the Treatment of Certain Forms of Neurasthenia and Hysteria by Mitchell, John K.