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Diabetes Insipidus - Glossary

Written by - Karishma Abhishek, Physician Assistant (Neurology), M.Sc. Neuroscience

Medically Reviewed by - Dr. Sunil Shroff, MBBS, MS, FRCS (UK), D. Urol (Lond)

Last Updated on Jun 23, 2021

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Glossary

Polydipsia: Excess thirst is termed polydipsia.

Polyuria: Excess urination is termed polyuria.

Diuresis: Increased urine production.

Published on Mar 23, 2015
Last Updated on Jun 23, 2021

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