diabetes insipidus

diabetes insipidus definition - medical

diabetes in·sip·i·dus (ĭn-sĭpˈĭ-dəs)

noun
A chronic metabolic disorder characterized by intense thirst and excessive urination, caused by a deficiency of the pituitary hormone vasopressin.

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