polyuria
Definition
Noun: - A medical condition characterized by the frequent passage of an abnormally large volume of dilute urine.
Usage
"Polyuria" is a clinical term used primarily in medical contexts to describe a symptom. It refers specifically to excessive urine production, typically defined as more than 2.5 to 3 liters per day in adults. It is a common sign of underlying conditions.
Examples
- The patient's primary complaint was polyuria, which prompted the doctor to order blood glucose tests.
- Polyuria and excessive thirst are classic symptoms of diabetes mellitus.
- The drug's side effects included significant polyuria.
Advanced Usage
- Differential Diagnosis: In clinical practice, polyuria is a key symptom that helps differentiate between various disorders, such as diabetes insipidus and uncontrolled diabetes mellitus.
- Nocturnal Polyuria: A specific form where excessive urine production occurs at night, often associated with aging or certain medical conditions.
Variants and Related Words
- Polyuric (adjective): Relating to or characterized by polyuria.
- The patient was in a polyuric state.
Synonyms
- Urinary frequency (though this more often refers to the act, not the volume)
- Excessive urination
Different Meanings
This word has a single, specific medical meaning and is not used in a general or figurative sense.
Related Phrases/Idioms
No common idioms or phrasal verbs incorporate this technical medical term.
Noun
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renal disorder characterized by the production of large volumes of pale dilute urine; often associated with diabetes
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