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DictionarydiabetesWater balance disorder
noun

diabetes

A disorder of the body's water balance causing excessive urination and thirst.

The specialist evaluates the patient's excessive thirst for possible diabetes insipidus.

Etymology
diabetesGreeksiphon

Greek diabētēs named a siphon. The disease-name pictures fluid passing through the body in excessive amounts, connecting the word with heavy urination and the resulting thirst.

More examples

  • Diabetes insipidus concerns water balance rather than elevated blood sugar.
  • The report distinguished diabetes insipidus from diabetes mellitus.
  • Treatment decisions depended on the type of diabetes insipidus.

Forms

diabetes