diabetes insipidus

diabetes in·sipi·dus (in sip′i dəs)

noun

a disorder caused by a pituitary deficiency and characterized by the heavy discharge of urine and intense thirst

Etymology: ModL, lit., insipid diabetes

Converse of object

cause: Granulomas in the hypothalamus or posterior pituitary can cause diabetes insipidus.
include: Their effects include hormonal disturbances, including diabetes insipidus, and visual problems.

Adjective modifier

nephrogenic: These include Addison's disease, nephrogenic diabetes insipidus, and hypothyroidism.

Modifies a noun

centralis: Diabetes insipidus centralis Average dosage for adults: 200 mg 2-3 times daily.

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