DIABETES INSIPIDUS
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Diabetes Insipidus.
Diabetes Insipidus - as a noun
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
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
diabetesHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The main causes of diabetes insipidus include damage to the pituitary gland or the hypothalamus."
"Treatment of diabetes insipidus typically involves hormone replacement therapy."
"People with diabetes insipidus often need to drink large volumes of water to stay hydrated."
"The symptoms of diabetes insipidus can vary from person to person."
"If left untreated, diabetes insipidus can lead to dehydration and electrolyte imbalances."
