noun
- Plural of dipsomania; recurrent, uncontrollable urges to drink alcohol to excess; chronic alcoholism.
Usage: Medical or formal term; Often used in clinical or historical contexts
Examples
- The doctor documented several cases of dipsomanias among the patients in the addiction clinic.
- Historical records show that dipsomanias affected many individuals during the 19th century.
- Treatment programs address various forms of dipsomanias with counseling and medical intervention.
- The study examined the genetic factors contributing to dipsomanias in families.
- Dipsomanias remains a serious public health concern in many communities.