noun
polyuria
pol-ee-YOOR-ee-uh
Polyuria (noun) means passing far more urine than is normal, which can be a symptom of diabetes. Example: “Polyuria was one of the first signs that led her to see a doctor.”
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medical Passing far more urine than is normal, which can be a symptom of diabetes.
"Polyuria was one of the first signs that led her to see a doctor."
"The doctor asked whether he had experienced polyuria or unusual thirst."
"Polyuria can disturb sleep because it makes a person get up often at night."
How to use polyuria
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishPassing far more urine than is normal.
When to use it
It is a medical term, mostly used by doctors and in health writing.
Memory tip
The poly- part means many or much, which helps you remember that it describes passing too much urine.
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Common pairings
symptom of polyuria
polyuria and thirst
persistent polyuria
signs of polyuria
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Etymology
The word is built from the prefix poly- and the suffix -uria.
Synonyms
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diuresis
polyuresis
Rhymes for polyuria
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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.
What is the meaning of polyuria?
"polyuria" (noun) means passing far more urine than is normal, which can be a symptom of diabetes.
