polyuria

noun

poly·​uria ˌpä-lē-ˈyu̇r-ē-ə How to pronounce polyuria (audio)
: excessive secretion of urine

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In more extreme cases, hypercalcemia (high serum calcium) or hypercalciuria (high urine calcium) can cause poor muscle tone, renal insufficiency, weight loss, fatigue, polyuria, heart arrhythmias, and a higher risk of heart disease. — Casey Seiden, Parents, 30 May 2024 To meet the clinical definition of polyuria, urine output for an adult must exceed 2.5 liters per day2 (normal urine output is 1.5 liters daily). — Gary Gilles, Verywell Health, 18 Dec. 2023

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1823, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of polyuria was in 1823

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polyuria

noun
poly·​uria ˌpäl-ē-ˈyu̇r-ē-ə How to pronounce polyuria (audio)
: excessive secretion of urine

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