adipsia
|a-dip-sia|
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/əˈdɪpsiə/
absence of thirst
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adipsia' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'adipsia,' where 'a-' meant 'without' and 'dipsa' meant 'thirst.'
Historical Evolution
'adipsia' has remained largely unchanged from its Greek origins to modern English usage.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without thirst,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern medical terminology.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a medical condition characterized by the absence of thirst.
The patient was diagnosed with adipsia after showing no desire to drink water.
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