adjective
- characterized by or relating to excessive thirst; drinking abnormally large quantities of liquid
Usage: medical/clinical term; often used in medical contexts to describe symptoms of certain conditions
Examples
- The patient exhibited polydipsic behavior, consuming water constantly throughout the day.
- Polydipsic symptoms can indicate diabetes or other metabolic disorders.
- The dog's polydipsic condition required veterinary investigation.
- Excessive urination and polydipsic drinking are classic signs of the disease.