First Known Use: 1660
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polydipsia
noun poly·dip·sia \-ˈdip-sē-ə\
Definition of POLYDIPSIA
: excessive or abnormal thirst
— poly·dip·sic \-sik\ adjective
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Origin of POLYDIPSIA
New Latin, from poly- + Greek dipsa thirst
Medical Dictionary
polydipsia
noun poly·dip·sia \ˌpäl-i-ˈdip-sē-ə\
Medical Definition of POLYDIPSIA
: excessive or abnormal thirst
—poly·dip·sic \-sik\ adjective
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