polydipsia

noun poly·dip·sia \-ˈdip-sē-ə\

Definition of POLYDIPSIA

: excessive or abnormal thirst

— poly·dip·sic \-sik\ adjective

New Latin, from poly- + Greek dipsa thirst

First Known Use: 1660

Medical Dictionary

noun poly·dip·sia \ˌpäl-i-ˈdip-sē-ə\

: excessive or abnormal thirst

—poly·dip·sic \-sik\ adjective

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