hyperdipsia

hyperdipsia
Intense thirst that is relatively temporary. [hyper- + G. dipsa, thirst]

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hy·per·dip·sia (hi″pər-dipґse-ə) [hyper- + dipsia] intense thirst of relatively brief duration.

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  • anadipsia — Rarely used term for extreme thirst. SEE ALSO: polydipsia. [G. ana, intensive, + dipsa, thirst] * * * ana·dip·sia (an″ə dipґse ə) [ana + dipsia] extreme thirst; see hyperdipsia and polydipsia …   Medical dictionary

  • polydipsia — Excessive thirst that is relatively prolonged. [poly + G. dipsa, thirst] hysterical p. SYN: psychogenic p.. psychogenic p. excessive fluid consumption resulting from a disorder of the personality, without demonstrable organic lesion. SYN:… …   Medical dictionary

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