anadipsia
|an-a-dip-si-a|
C2
/ˌæn.əˈdɪp.si.ə/
intense thirst
Etymology
Etymology Information
'anadipsia' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'anadipsia,' where 'ana-' meant 'again' and 'dipsa' meant 'thirst.'
Historical Evolution
'anadipsia' was borrowed directly from Greek into modern medical English terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'intense thirst,' and this meaning has remained unchanged in modern usage, especially in medical contexts.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
excessive or intense thirst, often as a symptom of disease.
Anadipsia is commonly observed in patients with diabetes insipidus.
Synonyms
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