polyuria
2 synonyms for polyuria, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Passing far more urine than is normal, which can be a symptom of diabetes.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
diuresis
polyuresis
How to use polyuria
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
symptom of polyuria
polyuria and thirst
persistent polyuria
signs of polyuria
It is a medical term, mostly used by doctors and in health writing.
Etymology
The word is built from the prefix poly- and the suffix -uria.
Full origin of polyuria →Frequently asked questions
What does polyuria mean?
Polyuria means passing much more urine than is normal.
Is polyuria a symptom of diabetes?
Yes, it is described as one symptom of diabetes. Anyone worried about it should speak to a doctor.
Is polyuria countable?
It is usually uncountable, so you normally say polyuria rather than a polyuria.
