polyuric

/pɒliˈjʊərɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

Producing or having an excessive amount of urine.

“The patient was diagnosed as polyuric, requiring him to drink more water.”

2. noun

A condition characterized by the excretion of an excessive amount of urine.

“The doctor prescribed medication to treat his polyuric symptoms.”

Synonyms

  • diuretic
  • polyuric

Antonyms

  • oliguric