🇮🇹Italian Source WordCode: IT

poliuria

Pronunciation / Transliteration: poliuria

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Polyuria/ˌpɒl.iˈjʊə.ri.ə/
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🇮🇹 Example Sentence in Italian:

"La poliuria è un sintomo comune del diabete."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A medical condition characterized by the production of abnormally large volumes of urine.

    "Diabetes mellitus often leads to polyuria as the body attempts to eliminate excess glucose."
  2. 2

    The symptom of excessive urination, which can be a sign of various underlying health issues.

    "Patients experiencing polyuria should consult a healthcare provider to determine the cause."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'polyuria' is derived from the Greek roots 'poly-', meaning 'many' or 'much', and 'ouron', meaning 'urine'. It has been used in medical terminology since the late 19th century to describe a condition characterized by excessive urination.

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