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Polydipsia
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Definition
: Excessive thirst manifested by excessive fluid intake. It is characteristic of many diseases such as DIABETES MELLITUS; DIABETES INSIPIDUS; and NEPHROGENIC DIABETES INSIPIDUS. The condition may be psychogenic in origin.
Do not confuse with POLYDIPSIA, PSYCHOGENIC
See Also
Thirst
Examples
Polydipsia, Psychogenic
Other names
Polydipsias