Polyuria
pol-ee-YOOR-ee-uh
Word origin · Greek elements via New Latin
prefixpoly-many, muchGreek polýs ‘much, many’suffix-uriacondition of the urineGreek -ouría (from oûron + -ía) ‘urine + noun ending’
poly- (much) + -uria (condition of the urine): passing large volumes of urine.
History: Formed in New Latin. First recorded in English 1875–80.
Definition
Excessive urine production exceeding 3 litres per day.
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Specialty
🏥 Nephrology