What it means
The root in words about thirst. Polydipsia is excessive thirst (poly- = many, much), which is common with high blood glucose in diabetes mellitusdy-uh-BEE-teez MEL-ih-tusA long-term disease in which blood glucose stays high because the body makes too little insulin or cannot use it well.Full entry and in diabetes insipidus.
At a glance
| Also written | dips-, -dipsia |
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Related terms
diabetes mellitus
A long-term disease in which blood glucose stays high because the body makes too little insulin or cannot use it well.
hyperglycemia
A blood glucose level above normal, over 100 mg/dL when fasting.