DIABETES INSIPIDUS
\da͡ɪ͡əbˈiːtiːz ɪnsˈɪpɪdəs], \daɪəbˈiːtiːz ɪnsˈɪpɪdəs], \d_aɪə_b_ˈiː_t_iː_z ɪ_n_s_ˈɪ_p_ɪ_d_ə_s]\
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a rare form of diabetes resulting from a deficiency of vasopressin (the pituitary hormone that regulates the kidneys); characterized by the chronic excretion of large amounts of pale dilute urine which results in dehydration and extreme thirst
By Princeton University
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a rare form of diabetes resulting from a deficiency of vasopressin (the pituitary hormone that regulates the kidneys); characterized by the chronic excretion of large amounts of pale dilute urine which results in dehydration and extreme thirst
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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A metabolic disorder due to disorders in the production or release of vasopressin. It is characterized by the chronic excretion of large amounts of low specific gravity urine and great thirst.
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
By William R. Warner
By Willam Alexander Newman Dorland
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hydromorphic
- [Greek] Structurally adapted to an aquatic environment, as organs of water plants.