adipsia

/ædɪˈpsiə/

Definitions

1. noun

an abnormal lack of thirst or a reduced sensation of thirst

“The patient’s adipsia was a symptom of the underlying neurological disorder.”

2. noun

a condition in which the sense of thirst is absent or impaired

“The doctor diagnosed the patient with adipsia due to the brain injury.”

Synonyms

  • anhydrosis

Antonyms

  • polydipsia
  • polyuria