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polyuria Definition

poly·uria (päl′ē yo̵or′ē ə)

noun

excessive urination, as in some diseases

Etymology: ModL: see poly- & -uria

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polyuria Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • cause: Systematically administered corticosteroids may cause polyuria, polydipsia and polyphagia, particularly during the early stages of therapy.

Adjective modifier

  • nocturnal: Diabetic complications ( e.g. hypoglycaemia, hospital admissions, nocturnal polyuria ).