polyuresis

/pɒlɪˈjuːriə/ or /pɑːlɪˈʊəriə/

Definitions

1. noun

A symptom characterized by the production of an abnormally large volume of urine.

“The doctor diagnosed the patient with diabetes and ordered her to monitor her polyuria closely.”

2. noun

A condition in which there is an excessive or abnormal production of urine, often caused by an underlying medical condition.

“The patient’s polyuria was caused by her kidney disease, which required her to undergo treatment to manage her symptoms.”

Synonyms

  • diuresis
  • nocturia
  • urine production

Antonyms

  • anuria
  • oliguria