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polyuria

noun poly·uria \ ˌpä-lē-ˈyu̇r-ē-ə \

Definition of polyuria

: excessive secretion of urine

Origin and Etymology of polyuria

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polyuria

noun poly·uria \ ˌpäl-ē-ˈyu̇r-ē-ə \

medical Definition of polyuria

: excessive secretion of urine

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